Evening Patient Care Assistant — Nursing Support

Temple University Health System; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Temple Health is actively recruiting a Patient Care Assistant to join the Medical-Surgical team for the 3p-11:30p evening shift. Provides direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision, assists with daily living activities, and monitors vital signs and treatments.

Works closely with nursing staff to ensure comfort, safety and timely care. Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or equivalent; nursing assistant or medical assistant training preferred; BLS required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program preferred or completion of clinical rotation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required or to be completed onsite within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN guidance.
• Measure vital signs, perform ECGs, and monitor glucose where applicable.
• Assist with activities of daily living and report changes in condition.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ECG

Glucose monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant training / clinical rotation

Job description

Temple Health is actively recruiting a Patient Care Assistant to join the Medical-Surgical team for the 3p-11:30p evening shift. Provides direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision, assists with daily living activities, and monitors vital signs and treatments.

Works closely with nursing staff to ensure comfort, safety and timely care. Qualified candidates will have a High School Diploma or equivalent; nursing assistant or medical assistant training preferred; BLS required.