Patient Care Assistant Per Diem

Hunterdon Health; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunterdon Health is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Assistant who will provide quality patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, CNA certification, and excellent communication skills, supporting a collaborative work environment in the health care setting. Full-time role with benefits, including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• State Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification required.
• CPR certification required and CPI training necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with total patient care under the direction of the RN.
• Promotes Patient Safety and organized work environments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of basic patient care equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

CPR certification

Crisis Prevention (CPI) training

Job description

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Position#Summary Provides quality patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Works within the guidelines of established practice for the Patient Care Assistant at HMC. Supports the mission, philosophy, and objectives of Hunterdon Medical Center. # Primary Position Responsibilities 1. Assistance with total patient care under the direction of the RN 2. Promotes Patient Safety 3. Promotes and supports an organized work environment 4. Other duties as assigned # Qualifications Minimum Education: Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation): Required: None Preferred: One year acute care nursing assistant experience. License, Registry or Certification: Required: State Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification OR non-certified nursing assistant with acute care hospital experience required. CPR certification is required. Crisis Prevention (CPI) training is required, and must be renewed annually. If not certified upon hire, must obtain certification within 6 months. CPI Course will be provided at Hunterdon. Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Required: Normal knowledge of basic patient care equipment, wheelchairs, and stretchers. Good interpersonal and communication skills. # Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees.# Benefit#offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings. # The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant#s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).

Position Summary

Provides quality patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Works within the guidelines of established practice for the Patient Care Assistant at HMC. Supports the mission, philosophy, and objectives of Hunterdon Medical Center.

Primary Position Responsibilities

• Assistance with total patient care under the direction of the RN
• Promotes Patient Safety
• Promotes and supports an organized work environment
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Education

Required

High school diploma or equivalent.

Required

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

None

Preferred

One year acute care nursing assistant experience.

Required

License, Registry or Certification:

State Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification OR non-certified nursing assistant with acute care hospital experience required. CPR certification is required. Crisis Prevention (CPI) training is required, and must be renewed annually. If not certified upon hire, must obtain certification within 6 months. CPI Course will be provided at Hunterdon.

Required

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Normal knowledge of basic patient care equipment, wheelchairs, and stretchers. Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant's hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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