Associate Patient Care- Part-Time 3:00PM-11:30PM (Stepdown ICU)

Job Description Responsible for assisting patients with activities of daily living, providing basic care to acutely ill patients, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. Performs EKGs and venipuncture as directed by the Registered Nurse. Qualifications High School diploma or equivalent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months of hire PCA/PCT (Patient Care Associate/Patient Care Technician) diploma with 6 months to 1 year of recent experience in a healthcare setting, or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification PCA/PCT diploma with National Health Career Association certification EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) certification Enrollment in an accredited nursing school program with completed Nursing Fundamentals coursework in lieu of PCA/PCT diploma/certification Evidence of completion of Nursing Fundamentals coursework or a Nursing Assistant training program PCA/PCT, Home Health Aide, or CMA experience 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. About Us St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care.” Benefits Eligibility Competitive salary* Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans 403(b) 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 Long Term Disability (LTD) Life Insurance Options Onsite Day Care Program Available for Per Diem Employees and Part‑time Employees working under 20 hours per week. 403(b) 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. About The Team St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state‑designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus. It regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures. The medical center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services, including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women’s health, imaging, and pediatrics. The nursing team at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession’s highest honor, since 1999. They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize – one of only eight Magnet‑designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award. #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Joseph's Health