Patient Care Assistant CNA Telemetry

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Evanston, Illinois, seeks a Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) for full-time night shifts. The PCA II will provide direct patient care, basic nursing assistance, and maintain safety environments under RN supervision, ensuring high-quality patient support and care. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant certification and previous experience in an acute care setting.

Benefits

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Other voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Current Certification in Patient Care required (e.g., M.A., CNA, EMT, Paramedic).
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate and Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office.

Responsibilities

• Perform direct care in the department setting and assist patients with daily living activities.
• Provide basic nursing care under RN supervision and maintain a safe environment.
• Monitor dysrhythmia while ensuring patient primary responsibility is maintained.

Skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current Certification in Patient Care

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Overview

Department: Telemetry

Shift: Full-Time, Night Shift, 12-Hour Shifts 7p-7a

Hospital: Prime St Francis Hospital

Location: Evanston, IL 60202

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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 to all patients, and helps maintain a safe environment under the 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 (e.g., M.A., CNA, EMT, Paramedic, Patient Care Tech).
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. Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
9. Minimum six months previous 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 maintain current as per facility requirement.

Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and other voluntary benefits. The estimated total compensation range for this role, including wages, benefits, and other compensation, is $18.90 to $28.01. The exact starting salary will be determined at the time of hire based on factors such as skillset, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.