Patient Care Associate - Med/Surg 2

Penn State Health; Enola (PA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center in Enola, PA is seeking a full-time, night-shift team member to assist with basic patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role includes 12-hour shifts, 0.90 FTE, and responsibilities that support patient comfort and non-professional care tasks.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalency and BLS certification; excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, empathy, and a collaborative attitude are essential to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• BLS certification required prior to orientation completion.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with hospital personnel and patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Under direction of a Registered Nurse, contributes to basic patient care activities.
• Assists with personal needs and comfort of the patient.
• Supports unit operations and routine tasks as assigned.

Skills

BLS certification

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Penn State Health - Hampden Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Enola
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.90
Shift: Night
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours: 12 hrs/day

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 HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to communities in Cumberland, Perry, and York counties. The facility features 108 private inpatient beds and an attached outpatient medical office building.

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.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

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.

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