Night Shift Patient Care Associate (Med/Surg)

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health in Paterson, NJ seeks a Patient Care Associate for full-time night shifts in Med/Surg/Vents. The role involves assisting acutely ill patients with daily living activities, supporting a safe and clean environment, and performing EKGs and venipuncture under RN supervision.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, BLS, and either a PCA/PCT diploma with healthcare experience or CNA certification. Various care-related trainings may be accepted. On-site hospital setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required or better.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Perform EKGs and Venipuncture as directed by RN.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

PCA/PCT diploma (or equivalent) with healthcare experience

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Nursing school coursework in lieu of diploma/certification

Nursing Fundamentals course completion

Nursing Assistant training program completion

PCA/PCT, Home Health Aide or CMA experience

Job description

St. Joseph’s Health in Paterson, NJ seeks a Patient Care Associate for full-time night shifts in Med/Surg/Vents. The role involves assisting acutely ill patients with daily living activities, supporting a safe and clean environment, and performing EKGs and venipuncture under RN supervision.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, BLS, and either a PCA/PCT diploma with healthcare experience or CNA certification. Various care-related trainings may be accepted. On-site hospital setting.