Position Summary

The Patient Care Assistant (CNA) or LPN provides quality patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Works within the guidelines of established practice for the Patient Care Assistant at HMC. Supports the mission, philosophy, and objectives of Hunterdon Medical Center. Qualifications   Minimum Education: Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation): Required: None Preferred: One year acute care nursing assistant experience. License, Registry or Certification: Required: For PCA:  State Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification OR non-certified nursing assistant with acute care hospital experience required.   For LPN:  NJ State LPN license   For Both PCA and LPN: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Crisis Prevention (CPI) training is required, and must be renewed annually. If not CPI certified upon hire, must obtain certification within 6 months. CPI Course will be provided at Hunterdon. Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Required: Normal knowledge of basic patient care equipment, wheelchairs, and stretchers. Good interpersonal and communication skills.