Patient Care Assistant; Part-Time - Adult Emergency Depart

Patient Care Assistant (Part-Time) - Adult Emergency Department

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Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:

PA:
Hershey

Work Type: Part Time

FTE: 0.60

Shift: Weekend

Hours: Every Sat/Sun 11:00a-11:00p

Recruiter Contact: Christopher Donchak

Essential member of the health care team responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care. Maintain awareness of patient population needs and scheduling requirements, provide ongoing communication with nursing staff for assigned patients, and prioritize patient care in conjunction with other team members consistently. Assist the team in meeting patient and family goals. Supervision and direction is provided by the Registered Nurse.

This is a 60-bed unit where nurses care for patients undergoing emergent and urgent care for acute and chronic conditions in a wide variety of acuity levels. The Emergency Department is a Level 1 Regional Trauma Center treating more than 70,000 patients annually.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.
• Basic computer skills required (Windows preferred).
• Must be able to read and comprehend written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with hospital personnel and patient population.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with patients and team members.
• Able to prioritize duties and work as a team member.

• 3 months of patient care related experience preferred.

• Able to stand constantly; walk frequently; sit occasionally.
• Able to lift/carry 0-10 lbs frequently; 11-50 lbs occasionally.
• Able to push /pull 0-20 lbs frequently; 21-75 lbs occasionally.
• Able to climb occasionally; reach constantly.
• Able to use hand for simple/firm grasping.
• Appended to this job description is the Work Task Analysis that further describes the physical requirements appropriate for this role.

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other.

As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award‑winning? That’s all you.

Union: Teamster Equivalent (PT/PRN)

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.