Patient Care Associate

3 weeks ago


Elizabeth, United States RWJ Barnabas Full time

Job 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
  • 7:00AM - 7:30PM or 7:00PM - 7:30AM
  • Schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs
  • Per-Diem
  • 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 (eg, Pet Insurance)
  • Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more

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 Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer



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