Patient Care Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Licensed EMT or Paramedic; or
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with a high school diploma or equivalent; one year of patient care experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
• Nursing student currently enrolled in an approved program preparing professional nurses or licensed practical nurses, after successful completion of the didactic and clinical portions of nursing fundamentals coursework; or
• Current employee who has completed an approved professional nursing or licensed practical nursing program and is awaiting NCLEX authorization to test, for up to 90 days post-graduation; or
• Current employee who has completed an approved professional nursing or licensed practical nursing program and has been unsuccessful in passing the NCLEX examination, for up to six months after initial authorization to test; or
• Junior or senior high school student attending a state-approved CNA training program, who is a CNA and has an instructor recommendation.
• CNA certification is required for candidates who are not currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a nursing program.
• Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose.

Nice To Haves

• One year of patient care experience in a clinical setting for candidates with CNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse by performing routine procedures under the nurse’s supervision.
• Provide nursing support to promote excellent patient care.
• Support patient advocacy and innovative patient care in a climate of trust and collaboration.