Patient Care Assistant - NIGHT SHIFT - Cancer Institute Inpatient Unit

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant for the Night Shift at its Cancer Institute Inpatient Unit. This role is vital for providing compassionate care and support to patients and their families. You'll work closely with nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care, focusing on communication and teamwork. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Wellness Programs

Fitness Discounts

Life Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Recognition Program

Qualifications

• Essential member of the healthcare team providing direct and indirect patient care.
• Assist in meeting patient and family goals while communicating with nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain awareness of patient needs and scheduling requirements.
• Prioritize patient care in conjunction with team members.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Job description

Patient Care Assistant - NIGHT SHIFT - Cancer Institute Inpatient Unit

Patient Care Assistant - NIGHT SHIFT - Cancer Institute Inpatient Unit

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Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.90

Shift: Night

Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour

Hours: 7:00p-7:30a

Recruiter Contact: Christopher Donchak at [e-mail]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Essential member of the health care team responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care. Maintain awareness of patient population needs and scheduling requirements, provide ongoing communication with nursing staff for assigned patients, and prioritize patient care in conjunction with other team members consistently. Assist the team in meeting patient and family goals. Supervision and direction is provided by the Registered Nurse.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Three (3) months of patient care related experience preferred.
  
  

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 MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

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.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. 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 fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Union: Teamsters Local 776

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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