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Your next career move matters. We invite you to explore open positions at Jackson Purchase Medical Center, which is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® and creating places where employees want to work. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just beginning your career, you’ll find opportunities to use your skills and expertise.

Patient Care Associate (PCA) Nights

Mayfield, Kentucky

Req ID 7428-4596 Post Date Nov. 27, 2024 CategoryNursing Support FacilityJackson Purchase Medical Center
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We are Jackson Purchase Medical Center

We believe in:

  • Championing Patient Care
  • Doing the Right Thing
  • Embracing Individuality
  • Acting with Kindness
  • Making a Difference Together

We strive to Make Communities Healthier.

We strive to create places where patients choose to come for healthcare, where providers desire to practice, and Team Members want to work.

JPMC has been voted as the Hospital of choice by patients and Team Members four out of the last six years. We invite you to join us and work in an environment where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center, and our accredited chest pain center.

Where We Are:

Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. In this region, there is always something for all ages, whether it is outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.

Why Choose Us:

  • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
  • Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
  • Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
  • Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program
  • Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program.
  • And much more…

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) - Med/Surg will function under the supervision of an RN or LPN and performs basic patient care activities.

  • Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN or LPN, including monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
  • Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
  • Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
  • Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.

Required Skills

  • Critical thinking skills
  • Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Capable of working in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action.

Minimum Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent: Required
  • Graduate of a Program in Discipline: Preferred

Minimum Qualifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 30 days of hire
  • CNA or SRNA: Preferred

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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