What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) position at ACMC Healthcare System?
This position will be a part of Ashtabula Regional Medical Center's (ARMC) new Patient Care Tower. The Patient Care Tower is a 115,000 square foot multi-story building which holds 55 new private patient rooms. This includes a new Intensive Care Unit, five new operating rooms in the Surgical Suite, and 24 new rooms in the Emergency Department. The new patient rooms have private bathrooms and showers that are more spacious/comfortable for families while visiting their loved ones.
The new tower creates a better environment for our patients and caregivers while incorporating the latest technology in healthcare. Caregiver input was a critical piece during the tower design process. Caregivers were involved to ensure the tower was designed around their workflow, not the other way around. Come check us out and explore the opportunities to care for patients in a facility that is centered around patients and caregivers!
Job Summary:
The role of the Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) is integral to ARMC's mission of providing quality patient care to our community. We are looking for a compassionate, energetic person to join us in providing compassionate care to our patients! The PCNA will perform various patient care activities/related services under the direction of the licensed staff. Duties include: ADL's, vitals, feeding, bathing, dressing, mouth care, and other direct patient care duties as assigned.
Experience/Requirements
High School diploma or GED required.
Basic computer skills required
Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
At least one year of experience providing direct customer service to customers or patients strongly desired.
Required Licensure or Certification
- BLS certification to be obtained during orientation required.
Required Physical and Environmental Demands
- This job requires the ability to walk six to eight miles in an eight-hour shift and to lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
- This job also requires that an individual be able to work under periods of high stress and in a consistently fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Extensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (Benefits on Day 1!)
- Accident & critical illness insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Maternity Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Wellness Plan that pays you for being healthy
- 403(b) and Roth Retirement Plan with company matching
- We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which allows you to receive forgiveness of the remaining balance of your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer
