Patient Care Assistant PCA - Float

Prime Healthcare•Chicago, IL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) works in the hospital’s float department and assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care, and helps maintain a safe environment. The PCA performs these duties under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit. This is a full-time, night-shift position at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. The facility describes its interview process as one interview with quick decision-making and flexible scheduling. The hospital offers competitive compensation and a benefits package that employees can tailor to their needs. The estimated compensation range, including wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $16.00 to $26.68. Starting compensation depends on factors such as skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Requirements

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire, maintained as current.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
State-approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, required by the facility.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Current phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
At least six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office, preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living.
Provide basic nursing care to patients.
Assist in maintaining a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.