Patient Care Assistant l-Regional Float

SummaryThe Patient Care Assistant I-Regional Float is designated to float to ministries/units across a region (multiple ministries) within the state. Will float to specialty area(s) based on the competency level. Completes appropriate competency and cross-training to float to designated units. Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides direct and non-direct patient care according to their scope of practice. The Patient Care Assistant I-Regional Float understands and reacts effectively to the unique needs of all patients and works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team to provide safe patient care.QualificationsEducation QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED is preferred.Experience Qualifications1 year of experience in acute care setting is preferred.Certifications, Licenses and RegistrationsCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) certification in state of practice is preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required upon 30 days of hire.OverviewThroughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 15 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 15,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues.HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.BenefitsHSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.

Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.

Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.

Education Assistance benefits include up to $4,000 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.

Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!

Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

Education QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED is preferred.Experience Qualifications1 year of experience in acute care setting is preferred.Certifications, Licenses and RegistrationsCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) certification in state of practice is preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required upon 30 days of hire.The Patient Care Assistant I-Regional Float is designated to float to ministries/units across a region (multiple ministries) within the state. Will float to specialty area(s) based on the competency level. Completes appropriate competency and cross-training to float to designated units. Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, provides direct and non-direct patient care according to their scope of practice. The Patient Care Assistant I-Regional Float understands and reacts effectively to the unique needs of all patients and works collaboratively with all members of the healthcare team to provide safe patient care.