The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Patient Care Associate, Ross Heart Hospital, 5 Ross Cardiac and Vascular Surgery Unit. The team, consisting of the RN-PCC, the Patient Care Associate (PCA), Student Nursing Assistant (SNA) the Patient Services Associate (PSA) and the Unit Clerical Associate (UCA) 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 service levels, reducing the length of hospitalization and decreasing costs.. Patients and their family will experience the benefits of patient focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members.. Care is provided in collaboration with the patient, family, and other members of the patient focused care team.. One year of experience as a hospital aide, EMT certification, completion a military corpsman training program with direct patient cared experience required or successful completion of the PCA training course required.

patient care associate

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