Patient Care Assistant; PCA - Nights

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Description

El Dorado Springs, part of Lifepoint Behavioral Health, a nationally known healthcare organization with a diversified delivery network across the country, seeks passionate, patient-centric, and goal-oriented team members to join our team. We specialize in compassionate behavioral health services, including crisis stabilization, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment for acute mental health and substance use disorders. Our philosophy is based on a psychosocial model of care aimed at decreasing suicide rates, reducing addiction-related deaths, reversing the decline in life expectancy, and improving community productivity.

We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive pay, and flexible scheduling to focus on providing quality patient care. Join our team in Tucson, Arizona, to build a meaningful career.

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and their families
• Up to 16 days of PTO for full-time employees
• 6 paid holidays for full-time employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts

What you will do in this role:

• Monitor patient safety by performing checks, observing for contraband, assessing condition changes, and providing one-on-one or line-of-sight supervision as directed.
• Assist RN with delegated tasks such as vital signs, specimen collection, documentation, patient education, and monitoring.
• Manage the milieu effectively to promote positive patient experiences.
• Escort patients to meals, outside breaks, visits, and appointments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma preferred.
• Experience in a psychiatric healthcare setting, working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric, or geriatric patients preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, favorable MVR, and proof of insurance required when using personal or hospital vehicles.
• CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) required within 30 days of employment and before patient contact.
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Healthcare Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Healthcare

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