Patient Care Technician

Ascension; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage options

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Ascension's St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI is seeking a Part-time Night Nurse Aide to support the Adult Psychiatry department. You will provide essential personal care, promote patient comfort and independence, and document care in patient records.

This role offers meaningful patient interaction in a collaborative hospital setting. The ideal candidate holds a Wisconsin Nurse Aide registration, a valid BLS certification, and is able to work nights on a part-time schedule.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire; acceptable from AHA or ARC.
• Nurse Aide credentialed from the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry prior to hire; hospital eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver essential personal care, promoting patient comfort, mobility and independence in daily living activities.
• Communicate changes in patient status promptly to nursing staff for rapid clinical intervention.
• Document all patient care activities, vital signs and observations in health records.
• Maintain a safe, clean and well-stocked patient environment and ready medical equipment.

Education

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Appleton, WI
• Facility: St. Elizabeth Hospital
• Department: Adult Psychiatry
• Schedule: Part-time nights

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver essential and dignified personal care, actively promoting patient comfort, mobility, and independence in daily living activities.
• Communicate critical changes in patient physical, mental, or emotional status swiftly and accurately to the nursing staff, ensuring rapid response and timely clinical intervention.
• Document all patient care activities, vital signs, and clinical observations thoroughly and accurately, ensuring high-quality, compliant health records for continuity of care.
• Maintain a safe and healing environment by proactively ensuring patient rooms are clean, orderly, and well-stocked, and that essential medical equipment is prepared and functioning.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Nurse Aide credentialed from the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Certified Nursing Assistant credentialed from the state of Wisconsin, and in Nurse Aide Registry with eligibility to work in a hospital setting obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Additional certs may be required by specific job locations.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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