Patient Care Assistant PCA- Float Pool

Resurrection Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for day shifts (7:00am–7:30pm). The per diem position supports patient care under the RN in charge, assisting with activities of daily living and basic nursing tasks.

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent and Illinois CNA certification. Phlebotomy and EKG certifications are preferred; BLS within 30 days of hire and ongoing. Prior acute care experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CNA license (Illinois) required.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• EKG certification preferred.
• BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and kept current.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months' experience in acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Assistant assists 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 Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Skills

CNA Illinois certification

Phlebotomy certification

EKG certification

BLS (AHA) within 30 days

Medical Terminology knowledge

Acute care experience (6 months)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Schedule: Days, 7:00am-7:30pm, 12-hour shifts
• Facility: Resurrection Medical Center
• Location: Chicago, IL 60201

Overview

• Schedule: Days, 7:00am-7:30pm, 12-hour shifts
• Facility: Resurrection Medical Center
• Location: Chicago, IL 60201

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant assists 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 Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Illinois approved Certification required.
• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Pay Transparency

Resurrection Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $21.00. 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.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf