Position Summary

Provides quality nursing 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. Assistant 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

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):

Required:

None

License, Registry or Certification:

Required:

Required currently enrolled in nursing school and have completed the first clinical semester course (Nursing Fundamentals). CPR certification is 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 at Hunterdon.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

Required:

Normal basic patient care equipment, wheelchairs and stretchers. Good interpersonal and communication skills.

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).