Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Med Surg
Lifepoint Health, Mayfield, KY, United States
Jackson Purchase Medical Center
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center and our accredited chest pain center.
Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. Here you find there is always something for all ages, whether it's outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.
Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program
mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program
Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program
And much more
Position Summary
Under the supervision of an RN, assists in assuring optimal patient care.
Essential Functions Provides direct patient care Performs specific documentation in the patient's record Maintains equipment and supplies and participates in quality assurance Communicates appropriate information intradepartmentally and iterdepartmentally Assists and participates in staff education and pursues continuing education for personal development. Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High school Diploma Licenses: Nursing Assistant Certificate Preferred Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) - to be obtained within 30 days Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
EEOC Statement:
Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center and our accredited chest pain center.
Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. Here you find there is always something for all ages, whether it's outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.
Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program
mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program
Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program
And much more
Position Summary
Under the supervision of an RN, assists in assuring optimal patient care.
Essential Functions Provides direct patient care Performs specific documentation in the patient's record Maintains equipment and supplies and participates in quality assurance Communicates appropriate information intradepartmentally and iterdepartmentally Assists and participates in staff education and pursues continuing education for personal development. Applies knowledge of age-related factors appropriately to patients, utilizing appropriate policies and procedures
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High school Diploma Licenses: Nursing Assistant Certificate Preferred Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) - to be obtained within 30 days Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
EEOC Statement:
Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.