Patient Care Assistant

Position Summary

Provides quality patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Works within the guidelines of established practice for the Patient Care Assistant at HMC. Supports the mission, philosophy, and objectives of Hunterdon Medical Center.

Primary Position Responsibilities

1. Assistance with total patient care under the direction of the RN

2. Promotes Patient Safety

3. Promotes and supports an organized work environment

4. Other duties as assigned

Work Contact Group (Internal/External)

HMC employees, Providers, Patients and Family, Visitors & Vendors

Reporting Relationships

Reports to (position):

Administrative Director Medical Surgical Nursing

Supervises (position(s):

None

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent.

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

Current CPR certification required. Crisis Prevention (CPI) training is required, and must be renewed annually. If not certified upon hire, must obtain certification within 6 months. CPI course will be provided by Hunterdon.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Ability to read, write and speak English. Ability to use language that is easily understood.

Hunterdon Health is committed to providing a competitive benefit package to our employees. Benefit offerings vary based on status and may include but not be limited to medical, dental, vision, family forming, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and retirement savings.

The hiring range listed is the potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining an applicant’s hourly rate and/or base salary, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, internal equity, and specialty).