Patient Care Assistant (Float) - Nurse Float Pool

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Wellness Programs

Fitness Discounts

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is seeking a Part-Time Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff and assist with patient comfort. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will contribute to non-professional care tasks across units as assigned.

This role features a 7:00a-7:00p day shift with Q third weekend, and requires a high school diploma plus BLS. Preferred experience in healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Assistant contributes to patient care activities and related non-professional services essential for patient comfort. Tasks vary by unit or department.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Penn State Health - Lancaster Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Lancaster

Work Type: Part Time

FTE: 0.60

Shift: Day

Hours: 7:00a - 7:00p, Q third weekend

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under direction of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Assistant contributes to the patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient. Actual job tasks may vary depending on the unit or department assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High school diploma or equivalent or equivalent required
• AHA BLS required prior to orientation completion

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Experience working in a healthcare setting

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health’s expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Position

Patient Care Assistant (Float) - Nurse Float Pool

Location

US:PA:Lancaster | Medical Assistant | Part Time

Req ID 102789