Experienced Patient Care Assistant, Network Float - Central Staffing, (Full Time, Part Time)

St. Luke's University Health Network - Nurse; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Allentown is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to deliver high-quality care across multiple campuses. The role requires compassion, teamwork, and effective communication skills. Successful candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in an inpatient setting, with flexible scheduling options available. Join a dedicated team focused on patient satisfaction and professional development.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flex Spending Account

Retirement Plans

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in an inpatient hospital setting required.
• Obtain BLS certification within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform vital signs, intake measurements, and documentation.
• Assist with patient mobilization and ensure comfort.
• Communicate changes in patient conditions.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience, and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization, which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for healthcare.

Here at St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our healthcare team, representing the qualities we strive for with every encounter: Pride, Caring, Respect, Accountability, Flexibility, and Teamwork. Every member of the St. Luke’s team is expected to display these PCRAFT values in every situation.

The St. Luke’s Central Staffing Department supports the Network Campuses to ensure appropriate staffing levels, enabling our PCAs to deliver top-quality care. The Network Float (Central Staffing) PCA is an experienced professional motivated by the challenge of providing care across clinical settings in the network. The PCA is responsible for providing patient care, participating in data collection, planning, and implementation of patient care.

Position Details:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in an inpatient hospital setting required.
• Work in an Acute Care (Med Surg) setting and travel to a minimum of 5 network campuses.
• Competitive compensation with additional stipends for flexibility of travel.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Account, Retirement Plans, Tuition Assistance, and more for qualifying full-time and part-time positions.

Campuses:

• Allentown Campus
• Anderson Campus, Easton, Level 2 Trauma Center
• Bethlehem Campus, Level 1 Trauma Center
• Carbon Campus, Lehighton, Level 4 Trauma Center
• Easton Campus
• Geisinger St. Luke’s Campus, Orwigsburg, Level 4 Trauma Center
• Miners Campus, Coaldale, Level 4 Trauma Center
• Monroe Campus, Stroudsburg, Level 4 Trauma Center
• Sacred Heart Campus, Allentown
• Upper Bucks Campus, Quakertown, Level 4 Trauma Center
• Warren Campus, Phillipsburg NJ

Shift Details:

Positions available for Evening or Night shifts only, based on network needs.

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• Full-time (36 or 40 hours/week)
• Part-time (less than 36 hours/week)
• Holiday and weekend requirements per unit and policies
• All positions, including per diem, require the ability to complete 6 consecutive days of initial orientation and unit-specific training

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform tasks such as vital signs, intake and output measurements, EKGs, glucometry, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and documentation.
• Follow treatment plans as directed by licensed personnel.
• Ensure patient comfort and satisfaction.
• Assist with patient mobilization using proper body mechanics and assistive devices.
• Provide safe, appropriate, and quality patient care.
• Communicate changes in patient conditions and unit concerns with the team.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and complete required competencies.
• Assist in orienting and educating new staff.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

Sit up to 7 hours/day, stand up to 10 hours/day, walk up to 6 hours/day, lift objects up to 75 lbs occasionally, transport patients up to 400 lbs, and other physical requirements as detailed.

Education and Training:

High School diploma or equivalent required; healthcare specialty training preferred.

Experience in an inpatient acute care setting preferred. Obtain BLS certification within 60 days of employment. Basic computer skills required. Attend St. Luke’s University Health Network APC and MT courses or demonstrate previous training through competency testing.

Please complete your application with your full legal name and current address, including employment history for the past 7 years. Upload a current resume and create a profile upon submission. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.