Patient Care Associate II – Emergency Dept (Sign-On Bonus)

NorthWest EMS; Dawson (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on/Retention bonus

Job summary

Heritage Valley Beaver in Beaver, PA is hiring a Full-Time Patient Care Associate. The role involves direct patient care under a nurse, with duties including daily living assistance, vital signs, and safety for diverse patient populations.

Daylight/evening shifts average 36 hours per week, every other weekend and alternating holidays. A nursing assistant program completion and BCLS are required, plus clearances within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a nursing assistant program or nursing student after first quarter/semester of nursing school.
• BCLS and clearances within 90 days of starting.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care appropriate to age, culture, and developmental needs under the direction of the Professional Nurse.
• Assists with activities of daily living and patient safety; assists with ambulation, turns, dressing, bathing, feeding, toileting.
• Performs technical tasks such as 12-lead EKG, respiratory setup, urine tests, catheter care, venipuncture, and transcribing orders.

Skills

Bedside manner

Customer service

Education

Nursing assistant program

Nursing student (first quarter/semester completed)

Job description

Heritage Valley Beaver in Beaver, PA is hiring a Full-Time Patient Care Associate. The role involves direct patient care under a nurse, with duties including daily living assistance, vital signs, and safety for diverse patient populations.

Daylight/evening shifts average 36 hours per week, every other weekend and alternating holidays. A nursing assistant program completion and BCLS are required, plus clearances within 90 days of employment.