Patient Care Associate - SNF | Part Time

Position Overview

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, and under their direct supervision. 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.

Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

Shift: 7:00am – 7:00pm or 7:00pm – 7:00am

Singing River Pascagoula Hospital

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of Nurse Assistant/Aide program preferred.
• License: N/A
• Certification: Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification recognized by the State of Mississippi Department of Health required. (CNA Certification required upon hire for SNF unit.) Apprentices transferring to SNF will be allowed 120 days to schedule the skills exam; if not obtained within 120 days, they will be removed from the SNF unit.
• Additional
  
  Certifications:
  
  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); must have appropriate level of de‑escalation training.

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

Reports to:

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

• Moderately active; involves sitting, moving within the facility, and traveling to another facility within the SRHS service area.
• Exerts negligible force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects, including the human body.
• Uses repetitive motions: substantial movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
• Requires close visual acuity and ability to adjust focus between computer monitor and printed material.
• Must be able to remain active for extended periods without undue fatigue.
• Must be able to work scheduled shifts, including off days, shifts or weekends, with potential changes per hospital needs.

• Demonstrate keen mental faculties, assessment, and decision‑making abilities.
• Superior communication skills: speaking, enunciation, written and verbal communication.
• Emotional stability conducive to high‑stress levels.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, maintain attention to detail, and multi‑task in complex situations.
• Maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

• Superior customer service skills and professional etiquette.
• Proficient with computer use (keyboard), other office technology (telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook, and Word.
• Demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

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