Patient Care Associate II

AHN; Beaver (Beaver County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

AHN seeks a Patient Care Associate in the Emergency Department for full-time coverage with daylight, evening hours, and rotating weekends/holidays. The role involves direct patient care, assistance with daily living activities, and performing clinical tasks under supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a nursing assistant program (or nursing student after first quarter), BCLS, and completion of required clearances within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a nursing assistant program or as a nursing student after first quarter/semester of nursing school or equivalent experience.
• BCLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Professional Nurse.
• Assist patients with daily living activities and safety.
• Perform or assist with procedures such as 12-lead EKG, respiratory equipment setup, venipuncture, and transcribing orders.

Skills

Bedside manner

Customer service

Vital signs

EKG setup

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing assistant program completion

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

CPR equipment

Job description

Sign On / Retention Bonus

Totaling $3,000 for Full-Time Patient Care Associates.

Bonus Eligible Department

Emergency

Work Hours

40 hours per week daylight or evening hours, alternating weekend and holidays.

Job Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care appropriate to age, culture, and developmental needs under the direction of the Professional Nurse. Works closely with patients to provide physical assistance with daily living tasks, such as dressing, bathing, feeding, toileting, vital signs, catheter care, answering call lights, assisting with ambulation, turning, and ensuring patient safety. Technical skills may include obtaining 12‑lead EKG, setting up respiratory equipment, multiple point‑of‑care test(s) monitoring, bladder catheterization, venipuncture, and transcribing orders.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of a nursing assistant program (proof of completion required) or a nursing student after successful completion of their first quarter/semester of nursing school or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Excellent bedside manner and customer service skills. BCLS.

Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.

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