PCA Patient Care Associate Float - Nursing Resources

Penn State Health; Camp Hill (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a Patient Care Associate Float for the Nursing Resources team in Camp Hill, PA. This part-time, 0.60 FTE night shift role supports basic patient care under RN supervision and may require work at Hampden Medical Center. A high school diploma and BLS certification are required before orientation.

The position emphasizes teamwork, empathy, and integrity with opportunities for growth within the Penn State Health system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• BLS certification prior to orientation; must be obtained through Penn State Health or American Heart Association (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, contributes to basic patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary for patient comfort and personal needs.
• Actual job tasks may vary depending on the unit or department assigned; position may require work at Hampden Medical Center.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Integrity

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

PCA Patient Care Associate Float - Nursing Resources

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Penn State Health -Holy Spirit Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Camp Hill
Work Type:Part Time
FTE:0.60
Shift:Night
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours:7:00p - 7:30a, every other weekend

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.

In addition to Holy Spirit Medical Center, this position may be required to work at Hampden Medical Center.

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


• 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).


• 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.

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