Patient Care Associate - Cardiac Special Care Unit

Penn State Health; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, PA seeks a Patient Care Associate for the Cardiac Special Care Unit. This full-time (0.90 FTE) night-shift position offers a $2.50/hour night differential and requires you to assist with basic patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities include supporting personal needs and comfort of patients and performing non-professional services as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• BLS required prior to orientation completion. Must be obtained through Penn State Health or American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic patient care activities under RN supervision.
• Support personal needs and comfort of patients.
• Perform related non-professional services as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Empathy

Integrity

Respect for others

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient Care Associate - Cardiac Special Care Unit

Penn State Health -Holy Spirit Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Camp Hill
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:0.90
Shift:Night
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours:7:00p - 7:00a every third weekend
Recruiter Contact:Emilee Barwin at [e-mail]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under direction of a Registered Nurse, contributes to the basic patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient. Actual job tasks may vary depending on the unit or department assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• BLS required prior to orientation completion. Must be obtained through Penn State Health or American Heart Association (AHA).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S)

• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with hospital personnel and patient populations
• Able to prioritize duties and work as a team member
• Displays empathy for patient needs
• Consistently demonstrates integrity, positive attitude, and respect for others

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to the greater Harrisburg region with outpatient and inpatient locations in Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, and Northern York counties. The facility features 281 beds, a four-story Ortenzio Heart Center, and around-the-clock complex critical care for those suffering from life-threatening injuries.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.