Patient Care Assistant
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Job overview
Hunterdon Health Care System is hiring a Patient Care Assistant. The Patient Care Assistant provides quality patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, working within established guidelines. This role supports the mission, philosophy, and objectives of Hunterdon Medical Center.
Key focus areas include Assist with total patient care under the direction of the RN, Promote Patient Safety, and Promote and support an organized work environment.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, State Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Certification Or Non-Certified Nursing Assistant With Acute Care Hospital Experience, and CPR Certification. Important skills include Patient Safety, Organized Work Environment, Basic Patient Care Equipment, Wheelchairs, Stretchers, and Interpersonal Skills.
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Full job description
Patient Care Assistant
Position Summary
Provides quality patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Works within the guidelines of established practice for the Patient Care Assistant at HMC. Supports the mission, philosophy, and objectives of Hunterdon Medical Center.
Primary Position Responsibilities
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Assistance with total patient care under the direction of the RN
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Promotes Patient Safety
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Promotes and supports an organized work environment
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Other duties as assigned
Work Contact Group (Internal/External)
HMC employees, Providers, Patients and Family, Visitors & Vendors
Reporting Relationships
Reports to (position):
Nurse Director
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Required:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):
Preferred:
One year acute care Nursing Assistant experience.
License, Registry or Certification:
Required:
State Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification OR non-certified nursing assistant with acute care hospital experience required. CPR certification is required. Crisis Prevention (CPI) training is required, and must be renewed annually. If not certified upon hire, must obtain certification within 6 months. CPI Course will be provided at Hunterdon.
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
Required:
Normal knowledge of basic patient care equipment, wheelchairs, and stretchers. Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.
The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).
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