Patient Care Associate - Telemetry Care Unit 8 West

Recruiter: Samantha Leiss at sleiss@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• BLS required prior to orientation completion (must be obtained through Penn State Health or American Heart Association).

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 eligible full‑time employees and dependents (spouse, children) at University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology, effective January 1 2027.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period.
• Total Rewards Program:
  • Be Well – Employee Wellness Programs, Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
  • Be Balanced – Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, Paid Parental Leave.
  • Be Secured – Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
  • Be Rewarded – Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, 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.
• Competitive pay (as stated in the Total Rewards Program).

Schedule

• Shift: Night.
• Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• FTE: 0.90.