Patient Care Assistant CNA- Medical Surgical Telemetry

Prime Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chicago seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA II) to deliver direct patient care and support daily living activities. The role requires certifications in patient care and knowledge of medical terminology. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living and provides basic nursing care.
• Maintains current certification in patient care and helps maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current Certification in Patient Care

Tools

Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

BLS (AHA) Certificate

EKG Certification

Job description

Patient Care Assistant CNA- Medical Surgical Telemetry

Schedule: Full-time, Days, 12-hour shifts

Facility: Prime Healthcare – Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital

Location: Chicago, IL 60622

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Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is a certified individual who performs direct care in the department setting. The PCA II maintains current certification in patient care and assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care, and helps maintain a safe environment under the supervision of the RN. Activities should not distract from primary responsibilities such as dysrhythmia monitoring.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

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

Facility-specific requirements (may include):

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

Prime Healthcare offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, a 401K plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and voluntary benefits. The estimated total compensation range for this role is $18.90 to $28.01, depending on experience, education, credentials, and other factors. The exact offer will be determined at hiring.