Patient Care Associate (PRN) - Cardiac Special Care Unit

Penn State Health; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well with Employee Wellness and Gym

Be Balanced with Paid Time Off and Par

Be Secured with Retirement, Life/IDT

Be Rewarded with Pay, Tuition Reimb.

Be Supported by HR and Learning

Job summary

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill is seeking a PRN Patient Care Associate for the Cardiac Special Care Unit. You will assist with basic patient care and comfort under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, with duties varying by unit.

The role requires a High School Diploma and BLS certification prior to orientation. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential to succeed in this environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• BLS required prior to orientation completion (through Penn State Health or AHA).
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to basic patient care activities under RN direction.
• Provides related non-professional services for patient comfort.
• Duties may vary by unit or department.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Integrity

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Job description

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Patient Care Associate (PRN) - Cardiac Special Care Unit

Penn State Health -Holy Spirit Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Camp Hill
Work Type:PRN
FTE:0.001
Shift:Varied
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours:7:00a-7:00p, 7:00p-7:00a

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).
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• 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.

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.