Patient Care Associate II

Heritage Valley Health System•Vanport Township, PA

10h

About The Position

Provides direct patient care appropriate to patients’ age, culture, and developmental needs under the direction of the Professional Nurse. Works closely with patients to provide physical assistance with activities of daily living and support patient safety. Technical skills may include obtaining 12-lead EKGs, setting up respiratory equipment, monitoring multiple Point of Care tests, bladder catheterization, venipuncture, and transcribing orders. The position is in the Emergency department and is scheduled for 36 hours per week during daylight/evening shift hours, every other weekend, and alternating holidays. A $3,000 sign-on/retention bonus is offered for full-time Patient Care Associates; the Emergency department is identified as bonus eligible.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of a nursing assistant program, with proof of completion required; alternatively, a nursing student who has successfully completed the first quarter/semester of nursing school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, will be considered.
Excellent bedside manner and customer service skills.
BCLS.
Successful completion of applicable clearances outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous nursing assistant experience.
CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant).
Computer skills.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care appropriate to patients’ age, culture, and developmental needs under the direction of the Professional Nurse.
Assist patients with dressing, bathing, feeding, toileting, vital signs, catheter care, ambulation, and turning.
Answer call lights and help ensure patient safety.
Perform technical tasks as applicable, including obtaining 12-lead EKGs, setting up respiratory equipment, monitoring multiple Point of Care tests, bladder catheterization, venipuncture, and transcribing orders.