Patient Care Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings

Job summary

Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington, NJ is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide quality patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. This full-time role operates 6:45 pm to 7:15 am, with every other weekend, and includes evenings and weekends.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, CNA certification or acute care experience, CPR certification, and CPI training with annual renewal. Hunterdon Health offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA certification or acute care hospital experience required.
• CPR certification required; CPI training required and renewed annually.
• If not certified upon hire, must obtain certification within 6 months.

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 communication

Patient care basics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification

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 # 80046

High school diploma or equivalent is required

Patient Care Assistant

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

Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation)

None

Preferred

One year acute care Nursing Assistant experience.

Required: 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.

Required: 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).

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