Patient Care Associate - Full-Time 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM (Telemetry - Wayne)

Job Description Responsible for assisting patients with activities of daily living, provides basic care to acutely ill patients. Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Performs EKG and venipuncture as directed by the Registered Nurse. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent PCA/PCT (Patient Care Associate/Patient Care Technician) diploma with 6 months to 1 year of previous work experience within the last 6 months in an health care setting Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification PCA/PCT diploma with National Health Career Association certification EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) certification Enrolled in an accredited nursing school program and has completed Nursing Fundamentals level coursework in lieu of PCA/PCT diploma/certification Provides evidence of completion in Nursing Fundamental level coursework Evidence of completion of a Nursing Assistant training program PCA/PCT, Home Health Aide or CMA experience Preferred Requirements Phlebotomy experience Basic Life Support certification Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association. Benefits Eligibility (Full-time and Part-time Employees over 20 hours a week) Competitive salary* Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans 403b retirement plan options with company match** Health & Wellness* Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness PTO, and paid holidays Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Program LTD: Long Term Disability Life Insurance Options Onsite Day care Program Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week. 403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week. Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc. The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation. #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Joseph's Health