Patient Care Associate - Ortho/Neuro
Company: Singing River Health System
Location: Ocean Springs
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Patient Care Associate - Ortho/Neuro
Singing River Health System Hospital - Ocean Springs - 7A-7P -
Part-Time -
3109 Bienville Blvd
Ocean Springs, Mississippi, 39564
United States
Position Overview
The Patient Care Associate provides basic nursing care (i.e.
personal and restorative care) to patients according to predefined
guidelines, a plan of care established by a Registered Nurse, and
under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. The plan of
care will utilize the CDC Guidelines for Infection Control as well
as the Singing River Health System Departments of Nursing Plan for
Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services.
The Patient Care Associate must be able to communicate effectively,
both orally and in writing. He/She must demonstrate the ability to
record observations and activities, to follow oral and written
directions/instructions, and establish and maintain effective
working relationships with others. He/She must demonstrate a
willingness and ability to utilize the computer in recording and
retrieving data to meet essential job requirements.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion
of Nurse Assistant/Aide program preferred. A Certified Nurse
Assistant (CNA) must have successfully completed a CNA program
recognized by the State of Mississippi Department of Health.
Certification/s
Complete and maintain BCLS certification.
Experience
Equivalent related work experience or completion of a Nurse Aide
program required.
Physical Demands
Work requires physical exertion: Stands, turns, bends, stoops,
lifts, climbs and uses many physical motions in performing
day-today activities. Auditory acuity to hear verbal communication
and gather data using auscultory skills. Manual dexterity of hands
and feet to ambulate effectively per scheduled shift (8 or 12 hour
as assigned) and effectively manage multiple pieces of
equipment/tubes/invasive lines. Must be able to stand for extended
periods of time and do a great deal of walking without experiencing
undue fatigue. Must have high energy level and be capable of
handling high pressure situations. May be exposed to communicable
disease or radiation. Must demonstrate ability to assist patients
in transferring/ambulation; push-pull patients in wheelchair;
turn/position bed-bound patients.
Mental Demands
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Keen mental
faculties/assessment and decision making skills in the management
of acute and chronically ill patients.
Communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give
information in person and by telephone.
Emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress level
during scheduled shift associated with care of acute patient/SO,
rapidly changing patient conditions, emotional demands of patients
and families, and demands of maintaining effective working
relationships with peers, managers, physicians, and other health
care workers.
Special Demands
Must be able to utilize the computer to complete responsibilities -
including proficiency in utilizing the electronic medical
record.
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