Patient Care Assistant 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):

Nurse Director Qualifications Minimum Education :

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation) :

Preferred:

One year acute care nursing assistant experience.

License, Registry or Certification :

Required:

State Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification OR non-certified nursing assistant with acute care hospital experience required. 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 knowledge of 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).