The Patient Care Associate (PCA) functions as an integral member of a team of care providers on a patient care unit, reflect a culture of cooperation, enthusiasm, and mutual respect
Job Summary
The Patient Care Associate (PCA) functions as an integral member of a team of care providers on a patient care unit, reflect a culture of cooperation, enthusiasm, and mutual respect.
The team, consisting of the Registered Nurse, and the Patient Care Associate provides patient care and supportive services that are directed towards achievement of patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient's involvement in his/her own plan of care, improving services levels, and reducing decreasing costs.
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is committed to enhancing the quality of care our patients receive.
Matching Summary
The Patient Care Associate (PCA) functions as an integral member of a team of care providers on a patient care unit, reflect a culture of cooperation, enthusiasm, and mutual respect.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
patient care unit team
patient focused care
acute care hospital setting
Nice-to-have
cooperation enthusiasm mutual respect
maximizing patient involvement
improving service levels decreasing costs
Key Requirements
High school diploma or GED preferred
Previous patient care experience preferred
Strong customer service organizational time management skills
Successful completion of PCA training course required after hire