Patient Care Assistant II - Prime Healthcare Services : Job Details

Department: Med Surg Telemetry Shift: Full-Time, Night Shift, 12-Hour Shifts 7 p-7 a. Hospital: Prime St Francis Hospital. Location: Evanston, IL 60202 Responsibilities The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is a certified person who performs direct care in the department setting. The PCA II maintains a current certification in patient care and is responsible to assist 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 RN as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring. Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. High School Diploma or equivalent .. Current Certification in Patient Care required (M. A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.).3. Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred .. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current .....Patient Care, Patient, Assistant, Monitor Technician, Benefits, Healthcare