Trainee PCA - 5 Acute Care Surgical Specialties

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Wellness Programs

Fitness Discounts

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center is seeking a full-time patient care team member for the 47-bed acute care unit. You will provide direct and indirect patient care, support scheduling needs, and communicate with nursing staff to prioritize care for assigned patients.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will help the team meet patient and family goals. The unit offers diverse surgical specialties and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care.
• Coordinate with nursing staff on scheduling and patient needs.
• Prioritize patient care with the team to meet patient and family goals.
• Under supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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: Day

Hours: 7:00a - 7:00p

SUMMARY OF POSITION

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 47-bed acute care unit provides care for patients from a variety of surgical specialties, including gastroenterology, bariatric surgery, gynecological oncology, urology, colon and rectal, minimally invasive trauma, emergency general surgery and surgical oncology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

• High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

Benefits

• 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 Employer and 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.

Union: Teamsters Local 776