Patient Care Assistant

Hunterdon Health; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Retirement savings

Job summary

Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington, NJ seeks a dedicated Certified Nurse Aide to provide quality patient care under RN direction. This full-time role supports patient safety and promotes an organized, compassionate care environment, in alignment with established practice.

Evening and night shifts (6:45p-7:15a) are included, with every other weekend; CPR and CPI training required, CNA certification or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: One year acute care Nursing Assistant experience.
• CPR certification is required.
• CPI training is required and must be renewed annually.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with total patient care under the direction of the RN.
• Promotes Patient Safety.
• Promotes and supports an organized work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

Job description

5 North - Med-Surg

HHS Hunterdon Healthcare System Inc., 2100 Wescott Drive, Flemington, NJ

Full-time

6:45p-7:15a , includes every other weekend, Evenings, Nights & Weekends

Hiring Range: $21.53 - $26.91 Hourly

Req # 78210

High school diploma or equivalent is required

Position Summary

Provides quality patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Works within the guidelines of established practice for the Patient Care Assistant at HMC. Supports the mission, philosophy, and objectives of Hunterdon Medical Center.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Assistance with total patient care under the direction of the RN
• Promotes Patient Safety
• Promotes and supports an organized work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

None

Preferred:

One year acute care Nursing Assistant experience.

License, Registry or Certification:

State Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification OR non-certified nursing assistant with acute care hospital experience required. CPR certification is required. Crisis Prevention (CPI) training is required, and must be renewed annually. If not certified upon hire, must obtain certification within 6 months. CPI Course will be provided at Hunterdon.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Normal knowledge of basic patient care equipment, wheelchairs, and stretchers. Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).

Hunterdon Medical Center

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