Patient Care Associate (PCA), Emergency RoomReq #:0000166196Category:Patient Safety AideStatus:Full-TimeShift:DayFacility:Trinitas Regional Medical CenterDepartment:Emergency DepartmentLocation:WILLIAMSON STREET, 235 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202Job Overview:PCA 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:
Days 7:00AM-7:30PM
Schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs
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 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)
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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 EmployerRWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer