Patient Care Associate (PCA) Emergency Department Full Time Day Job at 235 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ

S1p0ZTVhNSt5VDNIMFhDeGJFVFhUZ2pCa3c9PQ==
  • 235 Williamson Street
  • Elizabeth, NJ

Job Description

Job Title: Patient Care Associate

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Emergency Department

Req #: 0000211758

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $20.57 - $25.81 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:  Trinitas Regional Medical Center ER is a state-of-the-art facility that recently underwent an $18.7 million renovation that nearly doubled the number of treatment beds from 27 to 45. Care is now delivered in highly personalized areas that address the needs of families, seniors and behavioral patients. Also included in the project are a 128-slice CT scanner and an onsite ultrasound suite that speeds up the delivery of care and provides a more detailed diagnosis. Unlike many hospitals, Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a full-service institution. As such, we are fully-equipped and staffed to provide a complete range of services to those in need of general care, as well as specialized services, such as pediatric or obstetric care.  To learn more about our Emergency Services, click here .

Qualifications:

  • Completion of related technical education course, on-the-job training or completion of Fundamentals in Nursing course.
  • AHA BLS prior to start date required
  • Phlebotomy certification within 6 months of employment in the emergency dept.
  • Previous ER experience and or previous Med Surg, Telemetry acute care exp is preferred
  • ER Certifications and/or national certifications are preferred
  • Ability to perform all competencies is required for employment in this position.

Scheduling Requirements:

  • Day Shift 
  • Full Time
  • Schedule varies based on dept needs. Monday - Friday, every other weekend and holiday rotation may be required. 

Essential Functions:

Patient Care Associate’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.  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.

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
  • Discounts through our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a full-service healthcare facility serving those living and working in Eastern and Central Union counties. The hospital was established in January 2000, following the consolidation of St. Elizabeth Hospital and Elizabeth General Medical Center. Our Elizabeth, NJ hospital operates on two major campuses. Trinitas Regional Medical Center has 554 beds and is proud to offer state-of-the-art medicine backed by compassion and competence. Together, our medical team offers the community the most advanced technological care in every area of medicine and surgery. 

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Day shift, Monday to Friday,

Similar Jobs

Acumen

Executive Coach Job at Acumen

 ...Growth Catalyst Executive Coach & Peer Advisor Location: U.S. Flexible / Remote-Friendly Type: Business Opportunity (Non-Salaried | Revenue-Share Model) Company: Acumen Are you a former CEO or Business Owner ready to build something that matters?... 

Prologis

Corporate Paralegal Job at Prologis

 ...Prologis Ventures invests in logistics innovation and technology companies to modernize supply chains worldwide. Job Title: Corporate Paralegal Company: Prologis A day in the life: Prologis is seeking a Paralegal ( flexible to hire in any of our larger... 

ICON

Clinical Research Associate II, Southeast Job at ICON

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. Were proud to foster an inclusive environment driving...  ...plan with confidence for the years ahead Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global... 

Sparks Group

Call Center Supervisor Job at Sparks Group

 ...Objective Responsible for leading a team in our Customer Care contact center, meeting and exceeding service level and quality objectives....  ...multiple customer channels per month including inbound/outbound call volume, email and chat inquiries. Responsibilities include... 

BlackStar

Tax Manager - Public Accounting | CPA or EA Required Job at BlackStar

 ...growth and performance excellence. Maintain and enhance tax policies, procedures, and internal controls. Monitor changes in tax...  ...compliant. Qualifications: Active CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or EA (Enrolled Agent) designation required....