Patient Care Assistant PCA - Nursing Float Pool

Prime Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, IL is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to join the Nursing Float Pool on a full-time night shift. You will assist patients with daily living activities and provide basic nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in charge of the team and unit.

Required: high school diploma, Illinois CNA certification, and ability to obtain BLS within 30 days. Six months acute care hospital or physician office experience preferred; phlebotomy or EKG

Qualifications

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

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

Medical Terminology knowledge

BLS (AHA) certified

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Illinois approved Certification

Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred

Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred

Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current

Job description

Overview

Department: Nursing Float Pool

Schedule: Full-Time, Night 12-Hour Shift/ Rotating Weekends

Hospital: Resurrection Medical Center

Location: Chicago, IL 60631

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

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Illinois approved Certification required.

3. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.

4. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.

5. Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.

6. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.

7. 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 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

Nights

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