Patient Care Technician — Start Your Nursing Journey

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day 1

Student loan repayment assistance

Family-focused benefits

Wellness incentives

Mentorship and leadership development

Job summary

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care in a hospital setting. You will work under RN/LPN direction to assist with daily tasks, monitor patient conditions, and communicate with patients and families to ensure comfort and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS, and either direct patient care experience, a CNA license, nursing coursework, or enrollment in a nursing program with clinical rotations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• One of: 1 year direct patient care experience; nursing assistant training course; CNA license; or current nursing program enrollment with 2 clinical rotations.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned patient care and observation duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse or LPN.
• Communicate with patients, families and care team.
• Maintain unit-specific competencies and adhere to standards of care and safety procedures.
• Assist in emergencies under supervision of RN/LPN.
• Assist with hygiene, comfort, and patient needs; transport and document patient information.
• Operate basic medical equipment and record patient intake/output.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

CNA license

Nursing program enrollment with 2 clinical rotations

Job description

Emory Healthcare is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care in a hospital setting. You will work under RN/LPN direction to assist with daily tasks, monitor patient conditions, and communicate with patients and families to ensure comfort and safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS, and either direct patient care experience, a CNA license, nursing coursework, or enrollment in a nursing program with clinical rotations.