Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Pain Center

Patient Care Associate (PCA) / Pain Center Miami Valley Hospital - 3.4 Dayton, OH Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Computer literacy BLS Certification High school diploma or GED Basic life support

Full Job Description Position:

Patient Care Associate Department:

Pain Clinic Shift:

Monday 7:00 am-3:00 pm, Varied days per week, Monday to

Friday Facility:

Miami Valley Hospital and Miami Valley South Hospital Performing patient intake assessments, including vital signs and medical history Assisting with pain management treatments under the guidance of physicians and nurses Providing compassionate support and care to patients and their families Coordinating with healthcare team members to deliver comprehensive care plans Maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring confidentiality Educating patients on pain management techniques and lifestyle adjustments Qualifications -

Extern Education:

You'll need a high school diploma or GED.

Training:

You'll need to get a BLS CPR certificate . If you don't already have it, they can teach you how to do CPR at your orientation, too (so you don't need to do it beforehand).

Experience:

Successful completion of one of the following: Completion of previous STNA or CNA training or Patient Care Technician/Assistant training. Direct patient care experience within the last five years: Performing fundamental skills of vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) & direct patient care activities ie. Bathing, turning/positioning, toileting Currently enrolled in nursing school and have completed at least one clinical rotation. •

Special Consideration:

If the candidate has previous direct patient care experience, they may be excused from fundamental training (BCOP) upon completion of successful skills validation. This is in lieu of the above requirements. •

Other Skills:

You can handle doing many things simultaneously, even when people interrupt you, and still be nice. You know how to use a computer. You're good at organizing things. You can talk and listen well to others. Bonus points : You've worked in a hospital before.