Maryville PCA / Unit Secretary

Job Description:

• This is a position that is a combination role of a Unit Secretary as well as a PCA (Patient Care Associate) and administers quality patient care according to established standards. May also be required to work in other areas according to skill of staff and the acuity of patients. Provides exceptional service to all patients and customers. This is a patient care team member who also performs tasks which are directed towards the patient's information management. Works as the receptionist for the nursing unit and performs clerical duties to support patient care decision-making.

• This position works under the supervision of the nursing Director/RN/or physician and is employed by Mosaic Health System.

• Creates paper charts for new patients and reviews patient charts for accuracy and completeness.
• Receives and relays information to nursing staff, physicians, patients, family members and visitors by acting as communication liaison.
• Copies, prints, scans and faxes documents as needed.
• Orders miscellaneous supplies for assigned units.
• Bathes, dresses, and undresses patients. May also be assigned simple dressing changes, non-diabetic nail care, skin care, hair care, and changes bed linens daily as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• All required education is a minimum requirement. Higher levels of education are acceptable. High School Diploma required. PCA education requirements:
  a. an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) training program in the last three years, or
  b. a fundamentals of nursing course, or
  c. a certified nursing assistant program with obtainment of certification (C.N.A.), or
  d. a graduate of a professional or practical nursing program who did not pass the state licensure examination in the past three years or
  e. a graduate of a professional or practical nursing program outside the United States and awaiting licensure in this country
  f. Successful completion of Mosaic Patient Care Associate Training Program within 90 days of hire date
• Clinical\BCLS - Basic Life Support is required to obtain within 90 days of hire. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention 90 Days And any other required training by the organization is required.
• In lieu of a. through f. listed above in the Education section, documented experience as a nurse assistant, emergency medical technician, or surgical technician in the past (5) years is required.