PCA Patient Care Assistant - 1 Acute Care Trauma Surgical

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Scholarship/Grant programs

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center is seeking a CNA for a full-time, night-shift position in a 24-bed trauma/surgical unit. This role operates on a self-scheduling model with 12-hour shifts and requires CNA certification and a high school diploma.

You’ll collaborate with nursing staff to deliver patient care while supporting family-centered goals. Be part of a Magnet-designated academic medical center offering tuition discount through the Grant-in-Aid program and comprehensive benefits,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.
• Communicate with nursing staff regarding patient needs and schedules.
• Support patient and family goals and participate in shift handoffs.

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:0.90
Shift:Night
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours:12-hour shifts

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This position operates on a self-scheduling model, allowing employees to select their own weekday shifts. However, schedules must align with the staffing needs of the nursing unit, including weekends, holidays, and high-demand periods as required. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to the role, prioritizing this position as their primary professional responsibility. Reliability, flexibility, and accountability are essential to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care.

Essential member of the health care team responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care. Maintain awareness of patient population needs and scheduling requirements, provide ongoing communication with nursing staff for assigned patients, and prioritize patient care in conjunction with other team members consistently. Assist the team in meeting patient and family goals. Supervision and direction is provided by the Registered Nurse.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The 24-bed trauma/surgical unit provides care for trauma and emergency general surgery patients. Nurses on this unit collaborate with a variety of interdisciplinary health care teams to support patient care

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Three (3) months of patient care related experience 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 MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

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.