Patient Care Assistant (PCA) at Lifepoint Health

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Critical Thinking, Decisive Judgment, Direct Patient Care, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance, Supply Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Intradepartmental Communication, Interdepartmental Communication, Staff Education Participation, Continuing Education, Age-Related Factor Application, Basic Life Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital, North - 5401 W. Memorial Rd, Oklahoma City Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Job Type: Full Time - Nights Schedule: 7pm – 7am, Weekends Vary Your experience matters: Under the supervision of an RN, assists in assuring optimal patient care. Reports to: Department Director FLSA: Non-exempt More About Our Team: Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) joining our team, you’re embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital is a 66-bed, inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital jointly operated by Lifepoint Rehabilitation and Mercy. Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, we serve our community by helping patients on their journey to recover after serious illness or injury. We seek enthusiastic professionals to provide superior care as part of our interdisciplinary team – all within a welcoming environment. How you'll contribute: Minimum Work Experience Previous relevant experience or completion of base skills as a registered nursing student 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. 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 intradepartmental and interdepartmental 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. Why join us: We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. • Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. • Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. • Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). • Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we're looking for: Education: Graduate of a Registered Nursing Program Licenses: Nursing Assistant Certificate Preferred Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) - to be obtained within 30 days Connect with a Recruiter: Have questions? Please contact Tiffany Williams by emailing Tiffany.Williams1@LPNT.NET Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) works under the supervision of an RN to assist in assuring optimal patient care, which includes providing direct patient care and performing necessary documentation in the patient's record. Responsibilities also involve maintaining equipment and supplies, participating in quality assurance, and communicating effectively within and between departments.