Emergency Dept PCA – Day Shift, Tuition Discount

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Penn State tuition discount (75%)

Tuition reimbursement program

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Adult Emergency Department. Location is Hershey, PA, with a full-time schedule at 0.90 FTE. Shifts are days, 7:00am–7:00pm, with every third weekend, under RN supervision.

The role supports direct and indirect patient care, coordinating with nursing staff to meet patient needs and goals while ensuring safety and high-quality care in a Level 1 trauma center environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Communicate with nursing staff to coordinate care for assigned patients.
• Support patient and family goals and comfort in the Emergency Department.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Adult Emergency Department. Location is Hershey, PA, with a full-time schedule at 0.90 FTE. Shifts are days, 7:00am–7:00pm, with every third weekend, under RN supervision.

The role supports direct and indirect patient care, coordinating with nursing staff to meet patient needs and goals while ensuring safety and high-quality care in a Level 1 trauma center environment.