Patient Care Assistant, PCA - East Med Surg Post Surgical; Nights

Patient Care Assistant, PCA - 6 East Med Surg Post Surgical (Nights)

Job Category: Clinical

Requisition Number: PATIE
008973

• Posted:
  April 8, 2026
• Full-Time

1320 W. Main St.
Newark, OH 43055, USA

Under the assessment and supervision of the Registered Nurse and according to established policies and procedures, performs patient care activities to assist health care providers in performing various technical/clinical procedures in the patient care area.

• Lifts, transfers, and transports patients safely to an inpatient bed and to and from ancillary departments.
• Collects, performs, and documents urine and glucometer tests and quality controls associated with it.
• Collects, labels, and enters specimens obtained.
• Performs one-to-one monitoring on all restrained, suicidal, combative and other high-risk patients when requested by RN or physician.
• Obtains vital signs and weights.
• Enters work orders in computer.
• Stocks supplies at bedside.

• Minimum requirement: high school diploma or GED.
• Read, write, and follow verbal or written instructions.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• STNA, NA or MA licensure preferred.
• Obtain/maintain electronic medical record documentation skills.
• Work independently and professionally.
• Obtain/maintain 12‑lead ECG testing proficiency.
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

*** Please note, nursing students who are hired into a patient support role and successfully complete their introductory period may apply for a promotion to Patient Care Assistant-Student Nurse. This role will provide a $2/hr differential as well as an increase in tuition assistance. To learn more about this program, please contact Human Resources.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.

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