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

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Network Float PCA to deliver high-quality patient care across multiple campuses. The role involves vital patient care tasks, data collection, and ensuring patient comfort. Candidates must have at least one year of inpatient experience and a high school diploma. Flexible scheduling options and competitive compensation are offered, along with comprehensive benefits for qualifying employees.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plans

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Completion of BLS certification within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks such as vital signs, intake/output measurements, and documentation.
• Ensure patient comfort and satisfaction.
• Assist with patient mobilization using proper body mechanics.

Skills

Patient Care

Data Collection

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Healthcare specialty training

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.

Our Core Values

Here at St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding principles of our healthcare team. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility, and teamwork are qualities our team strives to deliver with every encounter. As a patient or prospective employee, you can expect every member of the St. Luke’s team to embody these values in every situation.

Position Overview

The Central Staffing Department supports our network campuses to ensure appropriate staffing levels, enabling our PCAs to provide top-quality care. The Network Float (Central Staffing) PCA is an experienced professional motivated by the challenge of providing care across multiple clinical settings within the network. Responsibilities include patient care, data collection, planning, and implementation of care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Experience working in an Acute Care (Med Surg) setting.
• Ability to travel to at least 5 network campuses.
• Competitive compensation, with stipends for travel flexibility.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Benefits include health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and more for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.

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 are available for evening or night shifts, based on network needs.

Application Requirements

• Full-time (36 or 40 hours/week) or part-time (less than 36 hours/week).
• Ability to complete 6 consecutive days of initial orientation, including unit-specific training.
• Availability for holiday and weekend shifts as per unit and company policies.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform tasks such as vital signs, intake/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 to the team.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and complete required competencies.
• Assist in orienting and educating new staff members.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

Ability to sit up to 7 hours, stand for up to 10 hours, walk for 6 hours, lift objects up to 75 lbs, and transport patients weighing up to 400 lbs. Must perceive attributes through touch, hear normal and high/low frequencies, and see general, near, far, color, and peripheral vision.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Healthcare specialty training preferred.
• One year of recent inpatient hospital experience required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Completion of BLS certification within 60 days of employment.
• Participation in APC and MT courses or proven previous training through competency testing.

Please complete your application with your full legal name and current address, including employment history for the past seven years. Upload a current resume if available. It is recommended to create a profile after submitting your application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!

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