Patient Care Assistant PCA - Med-Surg /Telemetry

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking Available

Job summary

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, IL is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for the Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit. This full-time Days role offers 7a–7:30p shifts with rotating holidays and weekends, under RN supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily living activities, providing basic nursing care, and maintaining a safe environment. CNA certification and BLS are required; phlebotomy and EKG certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living and basic nursing care under RN supervision.
• Maintains a safe environment and supports the care team on the unit.

Skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy

EKG

BLS

Medical Terminology

Education

CNA Certification

High School Diploma

Job description

• Department: Medical-Surgical/ Telemetry Unit
• Schedule: Full Time - Days|3-12 hour shifts| 7a-7:30p| Rotating holidays and weekends
• Facility: Prime Healthcare Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital| Free Parking Available

Overview

• Department: Medical-Surgical/ Telemetry Unit
• Schedule: Full Time - Days|3-12 hour shifts| 7a-7:30p| Rotating holidays and weekends
• Facility: Prime Healthcare Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital| Free Parking Available
• Location: 2233 W. Division St. Chicago, IL

Interview Process

• Fast, streamlined interview process — no long waits or multiple rounds
• One interview with quick decision‑making
• Flexible interview scheduling to fit your availability

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.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 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.

Facility Specific Requirements (as Applicable Required)

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), State approved Certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.00 to $26.68. 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

Full Time

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