ER Patient Care Associate

Uniontown-Hospital; Uniontown (Fayette County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniontown Hospital in Uniontown, PA, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the Emergency Department with direct patient care and essential unit operations. The role requires a high school diploma and PA Nursing Assistant Certification, plus at least six months of patient care experience.

The position involves vital signs, EKGs, patient transport, documentation, and round-the-clock support in a fast-paced hospital setting. 36 hours per week, varied shifts, non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pennsylvania Nursing Assistant Certification required.
• Minimum 6 months direct patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care including hygiene, comfort, safety, nutrition, and basic treatments.
• Register patients in the registration area accurately.
• Communicate patient information to the nurse promptly.
• Perform EKGs as needed.
• Answer call lights and conduct rounds to meet patient/family needs.
• Document tasks per policy for all ages.
• Clean and maintain patient equipment; report defects.
• Transport patients and perform courier duties for the department.
• Respond to emergencies (Code 68/99/44) efficiently.
• Restock supplies and maintain unit inventories per logs.
• Record temperature logs per unit checklist.
• Maintain a clean, orderly nursing unit and workspaces.
• Support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

EKG

Documentation

Mobility assistance

Vital signs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pennsylvania Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

Uniontown Hospital in Uniontown, PA, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support the Emergency Department with direct patient care and essential unit operations. The role requires a high school diploma and PA Nursing Assistant Certification, plus at least six months of patient care experience.

The position involves vital signs, EKGs, patient transport, documentation, and round-the-clock support in a fast-paced hospital setting. 36 hours per week, varied shifts, non-exempt status.