Patient Care Assistant - Adult Emergency Department

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Penn State tuition discount (75%)

Tuition reimbursement program

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Adult Emergency Department. Location is Hershey, PA, with a full-time schedule at 0.90 FTE. Shifts are days, 7:00am–7:00pm, with every third weekend, under RN supervision.

The role supports direct and indirect patient care, coordinating with nursing staff to meet patient needs and goals while ensuring safety and high-quality care in a Level 1 trauma center environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Communicate with nursing staff to coordinate care for assigned patients.
• Support patient and family goals and comfort in the Emergency Department.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

Patient Care Assistant - Adult Emergency Department

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:0.90
Shift:Day
Hours:7:00a-7:00p, Every 3rd Weekend

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Essential member of the health care team responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care. Maintain awareness of patient population needs and scheduling requirements, provide ongoing communication with nursing staff for assigned patients, and prioritize patient care in conjunction with other team members consistently. Assist the team in meeting patient and family goals. Supervision and direction is provided by the Registered Nurse.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

This is a 60-bed unit where nurses care for patients undergoing emergent and urgent care for acute and chronic conditions in a wide variety of acuity levels. The Emergency Department is a Level 1 Regional Trauma Center treating more than 70,000 patients annually.

In 2024, we were honored with the Emergency Nurses Association’s Lantern Award, recognizing our commitment to innovation, exceptional performance, and leadership in emergency care. This prestigious award highlights our dedication to excellence in practice, education, advocacy, and research.

Participate in the Hospital Emergency Response Team (HERT) training curriculum and perform safe and efficient decontamination of patients exposed to hazardous substances.

All Patient Care Assistants (PCA) receive an additional $1.00/hour for their PA Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

PCAs working in the Adult or Pediatric Emergency Department receive an additional $1.00/hour for Emergency Department duty.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Three (3) months of patient care related experience preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.