PCA Patient Care Assistant Certified - Medical/Telemetry 5 South

About the role

Under direction of a Registered Nurse, the Patient Care Assistant contributes to 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. The position is located on 5 South, a fast‑paced medical telemetry unit at Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center that cares for patients with a broad spectrum of acute and chronic medical conditions—including respiratory, endocrine, renal, and cardiac‑related diagnoses—many of whom require continuous cardiac monitoring, offering strong opportunities to develop advanced assessment and critical‑thinking skills. Location: Lancaster, PA.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and support non‑professional services that address patients’ personal needs and comfort under RN supervision.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required prior to orientation completion

Skills

• Advanced patient assessment abilities
• Critical‑thinking and decision‑making skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced telemetry environment

Benefits

• 50% Penn State tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents (spouse, children) effective January 1, 2027 – applicable at University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period
• Employee wellness programs and fitness discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton)
• Generous paid time off, personal time, and paid parental leave
• Retirement plan, extended illness bank, life insurance, and identity‑theft protection
• Competitive pay and tuition reimbursement
• PAWS UP employee recognition program
• HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, virtual benefits orientation, and employee‑exclusive concierge service for scheduling

Pay

Night shift differential of $2.50 per hour (in addition to base pay).

Schedule

Part‑time position (0.60 FTE) working nights: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m., with rotation every third weekend.