Patient Care Associate - PCU

Patient Care Associate - PCU

Pascagoula Hospital | Full‑Time | 7a - 7p

2809 Denny Avenue, 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 and a plan of care established by a Registered Nurse or LPN, under the direct supervision of the RN or LPN. The plan of care will utilize CDC Guidelines for Infection Control as well as the Singing River Health System Departments of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment, and Services.

All duties will be performed in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health‑care employees.

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 be performed as assigned.

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of a Nurse Assistant/Aide program preferred.

N/A

Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification recognized by the State of Mississippi Department of Health preferred (CNA certification required upon hire for SNF unit). Apprentices transferring to SNF will have 120 days to schedule the skills exam; if not obtained within that period, they will be removed from the SNF unit. Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer. Must have de‑escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days);

training must be at an appropriate level.

Equivalent related work experience or completion of a Nurse Aide program required.

Registered Nurse or LPN responsible for patient care management during a shift.

None.

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office and facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. It requires many physical motions in performing daily work activities; exposure to body fluids, sputum, and tissues which may carry the hazard of infectious disease is possible.

Repetitive motions include substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers while operating standard office equipment such as a computer keyboard. The role requires the ability to perceive sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction, make fine discriminations in sound, and adjust vision between close and distant objects. Ability to be active for extended periods without undue fatigue and to work schedules that may change to meet hospital needs is required.

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties, assessment and decision‑making abilities. Superior communication, speaking, enunciation, written, and verbal skills are required. Emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels is essential. The role demands the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, maintain attention to detail, multitask in complex situations, and foster collaborative relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Proficiency with computers (keyboard), MS Outlook, Word, and other office technology (telephone, fax, etc.) is required. The candidate must demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply professional skills to a patient population of all ages.