Patient Care Associate - VARIED SHIFT - Surgical Services Preoperative Postanesthesia Care Unit

Fadona; Enola (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility is seeking individuals to contribute to essential patient care activities under the guidance of Registered Nurses. The role requires those passionate about providing comfort and basic care to patients, with specific qualifications needed. Enjoy growth opportunities and a supportive work environment with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance with no waiting period

Generous Paid Time Off and Personal Time

Retirement and life insurance benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee wellness programs and fitness discounts

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification needed prior to orientation completion.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Assists with personal needs and comfort of patients.

Skills

Patient care experience

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Penn State Health - Hampden Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Enola
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.90
Shift: Varied
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Evening Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours: day/evening
Recruiter Contact: Amanda A. Frankhouser at [e-mail]

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 equivalent
• BLS required prior to orientation completion. Must be obtained through Penn State Health or American Heart Association (AHA).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S) :

• Patient care experience in hospital, rehabilitation, nursing home, or in-home health setting preferred.

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 fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.