Patient Care Assistant PCA- Telemetry

Prime Healthcare • Chicago, IL

13h • $21 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Illinois approved Certification required.
• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Responsibilities

• assists patients with activities of daily living
• provides basic nursing care to all patients
• assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED