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Singing River Health System is Hiring a Patient Care Associate (Certified) - Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility Near Pascagoula, MS
Patient Care Associate (Certified) - Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility Position Overview DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Singing River Health System Hospital - Pascagoula | Full-Time | Night Shift |
2809 Denny Ave
Pascagoula, Mississippi, 39581
United States
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 or LPN; and under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse or LPN. 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.
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of Nurse Assistant/Aide program required.
License
N/A
Certification
Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification recognized by the State of Mississippi Department of Health.
Must complete BCLS certification by the end of position orientation; must maintain current 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 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. 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. 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. Emotional stability conducive to dealing with high press situations and high stress levels 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 record and retrieve data - including proficiency in utilizing the electronic medical record.
Job Summary
Full Time
Ancillary Healthcare
$28k-33k (estimate)
04/04/2023
06/03/2024
singingriverhealthsystem.com
PASCAGOULA, MS
1,000 - 3,000
1931
BRANDON CLOUD
$200M - $500M
Ancillary Healthcare
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About Singing River Health System
Singing River Health System is the Mission-Driven, not-for-profit health care provider for the Mississippi Gulf Coast and surrounding areas. As one of South Mississippis largest employers, the system offers award-winning, comprehensive care for every age and stage. Singing River Health System is committed to the highest quality standards as an accredited Blue Cross Blue Shield Center of Excellence and rated #1 in Market for Patient Safety and Overall Medical Excellence by CareChex. Singing River Health System provides both critical and acute health services at each of their hospitals in Gulfpo...rt, Ocean Springs, and Pascagoula. Singing River offers charitable assistance and leads numerous educational and community outreach programs. Singing River strengthens the local economy by recruiting more than 300 of the very best physicians and other professionals to its community, while providing adequate jobs, wages and benefits to approximately 3,000 employees and their families. Through this dedication, Singing River improves the health of its community while making it a better place to live and work and are honored to be the caregiver of choice. Stay in tune with the latest Singing River excitement by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Vimeo.
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