Patient Care Assistant - Senior Behavioral Health

Prime Healthcare • Bristol, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Overview Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Lower Bucks Hospital , a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Lower Bucks Hospital is a community hospital, serving the Lower Bucks County region with medical, surgical, and emergency care. Located in historic Bristol, Pennsylvania, the Hospital is well-known for its knowledgeable medical staff, including cardiology, orthopedics, radiology, wound care, and general surgery. The hospital has more than 200 physicians on staff, as well as another 700 employees. Responsibilities 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. Qualifications Education and Work Experience 1. High School Diploma or equivalent. 2. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred. 3. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred. 4. Current BLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current. 5. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology. 6. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred. Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below): 1. Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement. Employment Status Per Diem Shift Nights Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf Options Apply for this job online Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement.

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

• The Patient Care Assistant 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 in charge of the team and/or unit.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees