PACU Patient Care Associate - Day Shift (On-site)

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403b retirement plan

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in Paterson, NJ seeks a Patient Care Associate for the PACU. This on-site role involves assisting patients with daily living activities and basic care, supporting a safe, clean environment, and performing EKGs and venipuncture under the direction of a registered nurse.

Applicants should have a PCA/PCT diploma or nursing program completion, BLS within six months, and relevant healthcare experience. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• PCA/PCT diploma or related nursing program experience.
• Evidence of nursing fundamentals coursework or nursing assistant training.
• PCA/PCT, Home Health Aide or CMA experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and basic care.
• Help maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Perform EKGs and Venipuncture as directed by RN.

Skills

EKG

Venipuncture

BLS certification

ADL assistance

Education

PCA/PCT diploma

Nursing Fundamentals coursework/ Nursing Assistant training

Job description

St. Joseph's Health in Paterson, NJ seeks a Patient Care Associate for the PACU. This on-site role involves assisting patients with daily living activities and basic care, supporting a safe, clean environment, and performing EKGs and venipuncture under the direction of a registered nurse.

Applicants should have a PCA/PCT diploma or nursing program completion, BLS within six months, and relevant healthcare experience. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits and career advancement opportunities.