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Patient Care Associate (PCA), Emergency Department
Req #: 0000245407
Category: CNA / Nurse Aide
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Night
Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Department: Emergency Department
Pay Range: $20.57 - $25.81 per hour
Location: 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202
Job Title: Patient Care Associate
Location: WILLIAMSON STREET
Department Name: Emergency Department
Req #: 0000245407
Status: Hourly
Shift: Night
Pay Range: $20.57 - $25.81 per hour
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.
Job Overview:
Patient Care Associate’s perform a variety of routine and advanced patient care tasks under the direction of nursing staff to assist medical and nursing personnel in the examination, treatment, and care of patients. They perform a variety of clerical and technical tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
High School Diploma or GED
BLS Certification through American Heart Association only
Phlebotomy certified within 6 months of employment
Completion of related technical education course
On-the-job training or completion of Fundamentals in Nursing course
Ability to perform all competencies
Preferred:
One year of nursing assistant experience
Certifications and Licenses:
BLS certification through American Heart Association
Phlebotomy certified within 6 months of employment
Scheduling Requirements:
Nights 7:00PM - 7:30AM
Full-Time
Mandatory Orientation
Essential Functions:
Participate in patient care interventions and personal care procedures for patients
Perform approved dressings and wound care
Participate in nutritional activities
Assist with personal hygiene
Assist with ambulation
Assist with bowel and bladder elimination
Provide such additional care as required to meet the personal needs and comfort of assigned patients
Determine, prepare and set up medical supplies and equipment for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Prepare patients for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to include obtaining specimens, taking vital signs and measurements, positioning patients and attaching equipment leads to specific body locations
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:
Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
Retirement Plans
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Planning Support
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Community and Volunteer Opportunities
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
….and more!
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
