Patient Care Assistant II
About The Position
Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides direct and non-direct patient care according to their scope of practice. Acts as a versatile member of the care team, providing clinical support and a comforting presence to help achieve patients highest level of wellness. Assigned preceptor duties as needed. This position is part of the Nursing Support team in the Med Surg department at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham, IL. The role is full-time, 36 hours per week, with a night shift schedule and weekend rotation. The organization, HSHS, has a strong culture built on core values of respect, care, competence, and joy, with over 145 years of service. They focus on improving processes, procedures, and outcomes with advanced technologies and treatments, always prioritizing the patient.
Requirements
- 1 year nursing assistant or Patient Care Assistant experience; or 6 months nursing assistant or Patient Care Assistant experience and certification as indicated below.
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the state of practice is required with 6 months experience as noted above.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) is required within 30 days upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
- Certification is not required for those with greater than one year experience.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct and non-direct patient care according to their scope of practice.
- Acts as a versatile member of the care team, providing clinical support.
- Provides a comforting presence to help achieve patients highest level of wellness.
- Assigned preceptor duties as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance.
- Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
- Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Wellness program with incentives
- Employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program
- ID theft coverage
- Colleague rewards and recognition program
- Discount program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
