Patient Care Associate (PCA) Emergency Department (Day Shift)

RWJBarnabas Health

Elizabeth (NJ)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 36,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical and Prescription Drug Ins.

Dental and Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plans

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a Patient Care Associate (PCA) for the Emergency Department at Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Elizabeth, NJ, day shift. The PCA assists nursing staff with patient care tasks, vital signs, and routine diagnostic prep in a high-volume ED setting.

Requirements include a HS diploma or GED, BLS, phlebotomy certification within 6 months, and nursing-related coursework. Full-time with orientation and rotating weekends preferred.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED are required.
BLS certification through American Heart Association is required.
Phlebotomy certification within 6 months of employment is required.
Completion of related technical education course is required.
On-the-job training or Fundamentals in Nursing course is required.
Ability to perform all nursing assistant competencies.

Responsibilities

Participate in patient care interventions and personal care procedures for patients.
Perform approved dressings and wound care.
Participate in nutritional activities.
Assist with personal hygiene.
Assist with ambulation.
Assist with bowel and bladder elimination.
Provide such additional care as required to meet the personal needs and comfort of assigned patients.
Determine, prepare and set up medical supplies and equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
Prepare patients for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to include obtaining specimens, taking vital signs and measurements, positioning patients and attaching equipment leads to specific body locations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Phlebotomy certification within 6 months

Completion of related technical education course

On-the-job training / Fundamentals in Nursing

Familiar with Fundamentals in Nursing

One year of nursing assistant experience (preferred)

Job description

Patient Care Associate (PCA) Emergency Department (Day Shift)

Category: CNA / Nurse Aide

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department: Emergency Department

Pay Range: $21.04 - $26.15 per hour

Location: 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Trinitas Emergency Department is one of the busiest in the state with more than 73,000 emergency visits annually. Our newly renovated Emergency Room has a total of 45 treatment rooms with separate treatment areas for families, children and seniors. PCA's perform a variety of routine and advanced patient care tasks under the direction of nursing staff to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients.

Patient Care Responsibilities

Participate in patient care interventions and personal care procedures for patients
Perform approved dressings and wound care
Participate in nutritional activities
Assist with personal hygiene
Assist with ambulation
Assist with bowel and bladder elimination
Provide such additional care as required to meet the personal needs and comfort of assigned patients
Determine, prepare and set up medical supplies and equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Prepare patients for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to include obtaining specimens, taking vital signs and measurements, positioning patients and attaching equipment leads to specific body locations

Qualifications

Required:

High School Diploma or GED
BLS Certification through American Heart Association only
Phlebotomy certified within 6 months of employment
Completion of related technical education course
On-the-job training or completion of Fundamentals in Nursing course
Ability to perform all competencies

Preferred:

One year of nursing assistant experience

Certifications and Licenses

BLS certification through American Heart Association
Phlebotomy certified within 6 months of employment

Scheduling Requirements

Days 7:00AM - 7:30PM, every other weekend required
Full-Time
Mandatory Orientation

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon ....and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered facilities, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering best-in-class work experience for every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly have a unique impact on local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

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