Patient Care Assistant - Senior Behavioral Health

Prime Healthcare; Bath Addition (PA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Lower Bucks Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (CNA) to join our daytime team in Bristol, PA. You will assist patients with daily living activities and basic nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Ideal candidates hold CNA certification and BLS, with preferred phlebotomy and EKG credentials, plus six months in acute care. This full-time role requires a calm, compassionate approach and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Current phlebotomy certification preferred upon hire.
• Current EKG certification preferred upon hire.
• Maintain BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Minimum six months' experience in acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living under RN supervision.
• Provide basic nursing care and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Phlebotomy certification

EKG certification

BLS certification

Medical Terminology

Acute care experience

Education

CNA certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Lower Bucks Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees.

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. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• 2. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• 3. Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• 4. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• 5. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (as applicable required):

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

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