Evening Patient Care Assistant - Direct Patient Support

Temple Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health seeks a Patient Care Assistant-NRO for the Evening Shift to support Registered Nurses in delivering direct and indirect patient care. The role includes monitoring vital signs, performing ECGs, assisting with daily living activities and reporting changes in patient conditions.

Upon hire, employees must complete the onsite nursing certification program within 90 days if not already certified. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or Equivalent; Nursing Assistant or Medical

Qualifications

• Direct and indirect patient care under RN guidance.
• Observation and reporting of patient condition and equipment function.
• Constaint: complete onsite nursing certification program within 90 days if not present at hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support daily living activities.
• Take vital signs, perform ECGs, and monitor nutrition and elimination needs.
• Ensure patient comfort, safety and confidentiality per hospital policy.
• Assist in care planning and documentation as directed by RN.

Skills

Vital signs

ECGs

Patient care

ADLs

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program

Job description

Temple Health seeks a Patient Care Assistant-NRO for the Evening Shift to support Registered Nurses in delivering direct and indirect patient care. The role includes monitoring vital signs, performing ECGs, assisting with daily living activities and reporting changes in patient conditions.

Upon hire, employees must complete the onsite nursing certification program within 90 days if not already certified. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or Equivalent; Nursing Assistant or Medical