Patient Care Assistant

HSHS St. John's Hospital; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

PTO

Retirement benefits

Education assistance up to $5,250 per/

Adoption assistance up to $7,500

Wellness program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Discount program

Job summary

HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL is seeking a Nursing Support professional to provide direct and non-direct patient care under RN supervision on the medical unit. This role emphasizes patient-centered care and collaboration with the health care team to ensure safety and quality outcomes.

The position requires a CNA or PCT certification (preferred) and a High School Diploma or GED. BLS is required within 30 days of hire, with one year of acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• CNA or PCT certification preferred.
• BLS required within 30 days of hire.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 1 year of experience in acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides direct and non-direct patient care according to their scope of practice.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team to provide safe patient care.

Skills

CNA Certification

PCT Certification

BLS Certification

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Range:$17.50 - $24.50A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides direct and non-direct patient care according to their scope of practice. Understands and reacts effectively to the unique needs of all patients. Works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team to provide safe patient care.Position Specifics:Department: Medical UnitCore Function: Nursing SupportSchedule: 36 hours/week; night shift 7p-7aFacility: St. John's HospitalLocation: Springfield, ILCompensation: Compensation that aligns with experience. Shift differentials for night & weekend on top of base rate!Education QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED is preferred.Experience Qualifications1 year of experience in acute care setting is preferred.Certifications, Licenses and RegistrationsCNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) or PCT (Patient Care Technician) certification in state of practice is preferred.BLS (Basic Life Support) is required within 30 days upon hire.Job DescriptionScheduled Weekly Hours:36Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.Retirement benefits including HSHScontributions.Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!BenefitsHSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring ProcessHospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at [e-mail]