Patient Care Assistant - Surgical Care Inpatient - Hopewell - Part Time - NIGHTS

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in exceptional physicians, nurses, and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic healthcare resource accredited by the DNV, including two hospitals, an outpatient center, a satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group consists of over 600 physicians and providers offering primary, specialty, and hospital-based services.

About the role

This position operates on a 7p-7a shift, 2 shifts per week (24 scheduled weekly hours). The listed pay range reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position; actual compensation may differ based on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Responsibilities

• Performs supportive patient care duties including ADLs, patient hygiene, vital signs, obtaining weights, emptying and documenting intake and output, phlebotomy, glucometer testing, EKGs, positioning, lifting, and ambulation of patients.
• Performs transports of patients, medications, supplies, and specimens as requested.
• Performs and records nursing care activities, such as changes in a patient's condition and behavior, consistent with established policies, procedures, and protocols, as delegated by the registered nurse.
• Performs job tasks in accordance with hospital and department policy and procedure, including proper use of equipment, machines, and safety gear.
• Stocks and maintains supplies as required by the designated unit.
• Documents observations and activities on appropriate records and reports findings to the registered nurse.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Six months of Nursing Assistant/Health Aid experience or currently enrolled in an LPN/RN nursing program (preferred). In lieu of experience or enrollment, completion of the full Capital Health UAP course is required.
• AHA Heartsaver AED certification (must obtain before the end of the orientation period if not already certified).
• 4 hours of Stroke-related Continuing Education contact hours annually if assigned to: Critical Care, Intermediate Care Unit, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds ED, PACU, Interventional Radiology, CNI, or Observation.
• Proficient in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Successful completion of the Capital Health UAP Training program within 90 days of employment.

Skills

• Ability to perform physical tasks including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, carrying objects, pushing/pulling, twisting, bending, reaching, squatting/kneeling/crawling, and fine motor activities.
• Occasional keyboard use and repetitive motion.
• Continuous talking or hearing.
• Lifting: 35 lbs. from floor to waist; 25 lbs. at waist level and above.
• Sensory requirements: Accurate near and far vision (20/40), color discrimination, depth perception, and hearing.

Work Environment

• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, airborne communicable diseases, uneven surfaces, extreme noise levels, and dust/particulate matter.

Pay

Pay Range: $18.21 - $22.74 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Prescription drug coverage and in-house employee pharmacy.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care.
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan.
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance:
  • $5,000 for less than 10 years of service.
  • $10,000 for 10+ years of service.
• Supplemental Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term Disability (STD) benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Commuter transit and parking benefits.
• Voluntary benefits including:
  • Life insurance (employee, spouse, child).
  • Legal services.
  • Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
  • Identity theft insurance.
  • Pet insurance.
• Paid Time-Off Program.