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

St. Luke's University Health Network - Nurse; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Network Float PCA to provide patient care across multiple campuses. Ideal candidates should have at least one year of inpatient hospital experience and be committed to delivering quality care. Flexible scheduling and competitive compensation are offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plans

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• At least one year of recent inpatient hospital experience required.
• Obtain BLS certification within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

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 Values

Here at St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding core 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 count on every member of the St. Luke’s team to display PCRAFT values in every situation.

Department Overview

The St. Luke’s Central Staffing Department supports the 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 clinical settings in the network. Responsibilities include providing patient care and participating in data collection, planning, and implementation of patient care.

Position Details

• Work in Acute Care (Med Surg) setting, traveling to a minimum of 5 network campuses.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in an inpatient hospital setting required.
• Competitive compensation with stipends for travel flexibility.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Benefits include health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, 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.

Application Requirements

• Full-time (36 or 40 hours/week) and part-time positions available.
• Holiday and weekend requirements per unit and company policies.
• All positions require the ability to complete 6 consecutive business days of initial orientation and unit orientation.

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, quality patient care.
• Communicate changes in patient conditions and unit concerns.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and competency completion.
• Assist in orienting and educating new staff.

Physical and Sensory Requirements

Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, and push as specified, with ability to perceive attributes through touch, hearing, and vision.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required; healthcare training preferred.
• At least one year of recent inpatient hospital experience required.
• Obtain BLS certification within 60 days of employment.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Participation in APC and MT courses or evidence of previous training through competency testing.

Application Instructions

Please complete your application with your full legal name and current address, including employment history for the past seven 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.