Patient Care Assistant CNA- Emergency Services

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 26,036 - 38,586; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

401K retirement plan

Job summary

A medical center in Joliet is seeking a Patient Care Assistant CNA to join the Emergency Services team. The role involves providing direct care to patients, assisting with their daily activities, and ensuring a safe environment. Suitable candidates should have a high school diploma and current patient care certifications. This is a full-time position with night shifts, offering competitive compensation ranging from $18.90 to $28.01.

Qualifications

• Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct care in the department setting.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide basic nursing care to all patients.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Patient Care

Dysrhythmia Interpretation

Phlebotomy

EKG

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current Certification in Patient Care

Job description

Patient Care Assistant CNA - Emergency Services

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Overview

• Department: Emergency Services
• Facility: Prime Healthcare St Joseph Hospital
• Location: Joliet, IL 60435
• Schedule: 3, 12-hour shifts per week, 7 pm – 7 am, every other weekend and rotating holidays

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 to assist patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current Certification in Patient Care required (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.)
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician, preferred
• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred
• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office, preferred

Facility Specific Requirements

• Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement

Compensation and Benefits

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.90 to $28.01. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

• Full Time

Shift

• Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Wellness and Fitness Services
• Medical Practices
• Hospitals and Health Care

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