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 Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. 

Crisis Prevention (CPI) training is required and must be renewed annually. If not certified upon hire, must obtain certification within 6 months of date of hire. 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.