Patient Care Assistant – 12 Hr -SMHP Med Surg 6 East – Prime Healthcare – Passaic, NJ

Responsibilities:
The Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Qualifications:
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.

3. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.

4. Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current. 5. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.

6. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physicis office preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

1. Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement.

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