Patient Care Assistant II CNA - Telemetry

Prime Healthcare; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Elgin is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II to deliver high-quality direct care in the telemetry department. The role involves assisting patients with daily activities and basic nursing care, alongside maintaining patient safety protocols. Successful candidates must hold relevant certifications and demonstrate an understanding of medical terminology. Join our team in making a difference in patient care with a flexible, per diem schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must hold a current Patient Care certification.
• Dysrhythmia and BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care in a telemetry setting under RN supervision.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and provides basic nursing care.
• Maintains a safe environment focused on dysrhythmia monitoring.

Skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current Certification in Patient Care

Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Current Phlebotomy certification

Current EKG certification

Job description

Overview

• Department: Telemetry
• Schedule: Per Diem, as needed schedule, 7 pm - 7 am, minimum of 4 shifts per month, two being weekend shifts.
• Facility: Prime Healthcare St Joseph Hospital
• Location: Elgin, IL 60123

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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 Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $24.76. 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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