Evening Telemetry Patient Care Associate

St. Joseph's Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Long term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health in New Jersey seeks a Patient Care Associate for the full-time evening telemetry shift. You will assist patients with daily living activities, provide basic care to acutely ill individuals, and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

Under the direction of a registered nurse, you may perform EKGs and venipuncture as needed and pursue required certifications (BLS, ACLS and PALS) per hospital policy.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent and relevant healthcare certifications.
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire is required.
• PCA/PCT diploma or CNA certification or NHCA PCA/PCT diploma with related experience.
• Enrollment in nursing program with nursing fundamentals coursework is acceptable.
• Experience in PCA/PCT, Home Health Aide or CMA roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide basic care to acutely ill patients.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for patients and staff.
• Perform EKGs and venipuncture as directed by the Registered Nurse.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support certification

PCA/PCT diploma with 6 months to 1 year of healthcare experience

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

NHCA certification with PCA/PCT diploma

Enrolled in accredited nursing program with Nursing Fundamentals coursework

Nursing Fundamentals coursework completion or Nursing Assistant training program

PCA/PCT, Home Health Aide or CMA experience

Job description

St. Joseph’s Health in New Jersey seeks a Patient Care Associate for the full-time evening telemetry shift. You will assist patients with daily living activities, provide basic care to acutely ill individuals, and help maintain a safe, clean environment.

Under the direction of a registered nurse, you may perform EKGs and venipuncture as needed and pursue required certifications (BLS, ACLS and PALS) per hospital policy.