Patient Care Associate - Med/Surg 2

Penn State Health - Hampden Medical Center Location: US:PA:Enola Work Type: Full Time FTE: 0.90 Shift: Day Hours: 12 hours Recruiter Contact: Kathryn Rush at View email address on click.appcast.io SUMMARY OF POSITION Under direction of a Registered Nurse, contributes to the basic patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient. Actual job tasks may vary depending on the unit or department assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) High School Diploma or equivalency required. BLS required prior to orientation completion. Must be obtained through Penn State Health or American Heart Association (AHA). PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S) Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with hospital personnel and patient populations Able to prioritize duties and work as a team member Displays empathy for patient needs Consistently demonstrates integrity, positive attitude, and respect for others BENEFITS 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. ABOUT US 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. ABOUT PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to communities in Cumberland, Perry, and York counties. The facility features 108 private inpatient beds and an attached outpatient medical office building. WHY JOIN US 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-winnning? That?s all you. This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr