CNA-Certified Patient Care Assistant - Nights

Prime Healthcare; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support daily living activities and basic nursing care under RN supervision. The role requires CNA certification and BLS within 30 days, with preferred phlebotomy and EKG credentials, and prior acute care or physician office experience.

Shift is Nights, Full Time, with competitive compensation and benefits in a community hospital setting affiliated with Prime Healthcare.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office (preferred).
• Phlebotomy and EKG certifications preferred at hire.
• BLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• CNA certification required where applicable.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care and helps maintain a safe environment under RN supervision.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Acute care experience

Nursing assistance

Education

Phlebotomy certification

EKG certification

BLS (AHA) certification

CNA certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support daily living activities and basic nursing care under RN supervision. The role requires CNA certification and BLS within 30 days, with preferred phlebotomy and EKG credentials, and prior acute care or physician office experience.

Shift is Nights, Full Time, with competitive compensation and benefits in a community hospital setting affiliated with Prime Healthcare.