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Patient Care Assistant, Emergency Dept.

Penn Highlands Elk

AS A PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT, you'll be responsible for assisting in the total nursing care for all patients utilizing standards of care.

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • One year of patient care experience preferred
  • Current Pennsylvania nursing assistant, EMT, or Paramedic certification required
  • or Completion of nursing assistant course
  • or Completion of clinical medical assistant program
  • or Completion of one semester of nursing school (RN or LPN program)
  • or Completion of one semester of pre-med school
  • or Current experience as nursing assistant
  • Healthcare Provider (CPR) certification required within first 6 months from start date
  • Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCM) certification required within first 18 months from start date
WHAT WE OFFER:
  • Competitive Compensation based on experience
  • Shift and Weekend Pay Differentials
  • Professional Development
  • Supportive and Experienced Peers xywuqvp
BENEFITS:
  • Dental and Vision offered the first month after start date
  • Paid Time Off
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Flex Spending Account
  • 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Health & Wellness Programs
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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