Patient Care Associate - Emergency Services

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a part-time team member at the Hershey Medical Center. This position involves contributing to basic patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse and providing essential support for patient safety companions.

The ideal candidate should possess a High School Diploma or equivalent and hold a Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. This role is crucial for maintaining high-quality patient care during shifts that span from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to basic patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Provide coverage for breaks and lunches, supporting patient safety companions.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Overview

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Part Time
FTE: 0.60
Shift: Day
Hours: 7:00a-7:00p Cyclic Pattern Mon-Tues/Thurs-Fri

Responsibilities

• Under direction of a Registered Nurse, contributes to the basic patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient. Actual job tasks may vary depending on the unit or department assigned.
• The primary responsibility of this position will be to provide break and lunch coverage, as well as support for patient safety companions and patient care assistants who are providing 1:1 patient coverage within the unit. This is an important role that is critical to providing safe, high-quality patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

About Penn State Health

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Union

Union: Teamster Equivalent (PT/PRN)

EEO Statement

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.