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.