Patient Care Assistant CNA - Acute - Medical - Surgical

Prime Healthcare; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II for their Acute Medical - Surgical department. The role involves direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a safe environment under RN supervision. Candidates must hold relevant certifications and have experience in an acute care setting. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate preferred.
• Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician preferred.
• Current Phlebotomy and EKG certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct care in the department setting.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide basic nursing care and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current Certification in Patient Care

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Overview

Department: Acute Medical - Surgical

Shift: Full-Time, Day 12 Hour Shift/ Rotating Weekends

Hospital: Holy Family - LTACH

Location: Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is a certified person who performs direct care in the department setting. The PCA II maintains a current certification in patient care and is responsible for assisting patients with activities of daily living, providing basic nursing care to all patients, and assisting in maintaining a safe environment under the supervision of the RN, ensuring activities do not distract from primary responsibilities such as dysrhythmia monitoring.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Training

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Current Certification in Patient Care required (e.g., M.A., CNA, EMT, Paramedic, Patient Care Tech).
3. Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate (preferred to be maintained).
4. Current BLS (AHA) certificate (required to be maintained).
5. Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician (preferred).
6. Current Phlebotomy certification (preferred).
7. Current EKG certification (preferred).
8. Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
9. Minimum six months experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office (preferred).

Facility Specific Requirements (may vary by facility):

1. Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintained as per facility policy.

Holy Family Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, 401K, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and other voluntary benefits. The estimated total compensation range for this role is $18.90 to $28.01, with the final offer based on experience, education, credentials, and other factors.

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