Patient Care Assistant CNA - Medical Surgical Acute

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Patient Care Assistant II for their Medical Surgical Acute department at St Joseph Hospital in Joliet, IL. The role involves providing direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a safe environment. Ideal candidates possess required patient care certifications and have experience in acute care settings, making this opportunity perfect for dedicated healthcare professionals looking to contribute significantly to patient well-being.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess current Patient Care certification.
• BLS certification upon hire is needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct care in the department setting.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Maintain a safe environment under RN supervision.

Skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current Certification in Patient Care

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

Tools

Phlebotomy certification

EKG certification

Job description

Overview

• Department: Medical Surgical Acute
• Schedule: 2, 12-hour shifts per week, 7 pm - 7:30 am, every other weekend and holidays.
• Facility: St Joseph Hospital
• Location: Joliet, IL 60435

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

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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Current Certification in Patient Care required (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.).

3. Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

4. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

5. Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician, preferred.

6. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.

7. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.

8. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.

9. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office, preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

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

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.

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