Patient Care Assistant

HSHS St. John's Hospital; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL, is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct and supportive care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse on the Medical Unit.

The role emphasizes patient safety, collaboration with the health care team, and responsiveness to diverse patient needs. Qualified candidates have a CNA/PCT certification or related nursing assistant experience, with BLS required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• 1 year nursing assistant or Patient Care Assistant experience; or 6 months nursing assistant or Patient Care Assistant experience and certification as indicated below.
• CNA or PCT certification in the state of practice is required with 6 months experience as noted above. Certification is not required for those with greater than one year experience.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) is required within 30 days upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides direct and non-direct patient care within scope of practice.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure safe patient care and effective communication.
• Responds to patient needs and adapts care to each individual's requirements.

Skills

Nursing assistant experience

CNA/PCT certification

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pay Range:$18.00 - $25.20A 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; nights 7pm-7amFacility: 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 nursing assistant or Patient Care Assistant experience; or 6 months nursing assistant or Patient Care Assistant experience and certification as indicated below.Certifications, Licenses and RegistrationsCertified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the state of practice is required with 6 months experience as noted above. Certification is not required for those with greater than one year experience.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]