Patient Care Associate - Med/Surg 2

About the role

Under direction of a Registered Nurse, contributes to the basic patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient. Actual job tasks may vary depending on the unit or department assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• BLS required prior to orientation completion; must be obtained through Penn State Health or American Heart Association (AHA).
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with hospital personnel and patient populations.
• Able to prioritize duties and work as a team member.
• Displays empathy for patient needs.
• Consistently demonstrates integrity, positive attitude, and respect for others.

Benefits

• 50% Penn State tuition discount for employee and eligible dependents (spouse, children) effective January 1, 2027, applicable at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period.
• Be Well: Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced: Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured: Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded: Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported: HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

Pay

Night shift differential: $2.50 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time (FTE 0.90), night shift, 12 hours per day.