Registered Nurse MedTele (3300) FT Nights
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Job Location:
Fort Smith, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Find your calling at Mercy!
Overview:Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission values and Mercy Service Standards.
Position Details:
Position: Patient Care Associate-PCA
Department: Cardiac Stepdown
Shift: Full Time Days 36hrs a week
Job Duties:
- Opportunity for advancement through career ladder to Patient Care Technician (PCT) and/or beyond.
- Responsibilities for Patient Care Associate (PCA):
- Obtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records system
- Assist with patient care needs including meals bathing toileting ambulation patient mobility and transport.
- Clerical support duties as needed.
- Responsibilities for Patient Care Technician (PCT):
- Patient Care Associate job duties.
- Phlebotomy/blood cultures
- Enteral Feeding
- Wound care
- IV/Foley removal
- Trach care/suctioning
Training:
- Our Patient Care Associate training program is an accredited Department of Labor Apprenticeship Program providing a comprehensive hands-on experience. Join Mercy to gain valuable skills and credentials through this program in a supportive healthcare environment!
- If no previous experience Mercy will provide a required 175-hour training program that meets the Department of Health and Senior Services requirements. The program will be completed as part of the new hire orientation process and must be completed within 90 days of hire to remain in the PCA position per state guidelines.
- BLS Required within one month of hire completion of PCA competencies within 3 months of hire
Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma G.E.D CNA/CPTC. or enrolled in a healthcare career program through their high school curriculum and/or a current co-worker of Mercy.
- Experience: None required
- Minimum Physical Requirements:
- Position requires individuals to push pull and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift
- Position requires the ability to grip reach bend kneel twist and squat to perform duties
- Preferred Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Why Mercy
From day one Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical dental and vision coverage paid time off tuition support and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.
Join a caring collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.
