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

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

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Network Float PCA to provide top-quality patient care across various clinical settings. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of inpatient hospital experience and the ability to travel between campuses. This role offers flexible scheduling options and competitive compensation, along with a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying positions.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flex Spending

Retirement Plans

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform vital signs, intake/output measurements, and EKGs.
• Follow treatment plans as directed by licensed personnel.
• Assist with patient mobilization and ensure patient comfort.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

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 fulfilling our mission: to care for the sick and injured, educate healthcare providers, and improve access to care in our communities, regardless of a patient's ability to pay.

Our Values

At St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values—Pride, Caring, Respect, Accountability, Flexibility, and Teamwork—guide our healthcare team. We strive to embody these qualities in every encounter, ensuring patients and prospective employees can trust that our team displays these values consistently.

Position Overview

The Central Staffing Department supports our Network Campuses by maintaining appropriate staffing levels, enabling our PCAs to deliver top-quality patient care. The Network Float (Central Staffing) PCA is an experienced professional who provides care across various clinical settings within the network, participating in data collection, planning, and patient care implementation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Experience working in an Acute Care (Med Surg) setting preferred.
• Ability to travel to a minimum of 5 network campuses.
• Competitive compensation with stipends for travel flexibility.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, 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 are available for Evening or Night shifts, based on network needs. Full-time (36 or 40 hours/week) and part-time (<36 hours/week) options are available. All positions require the ability to complete 6 consecutive days of initial orientation, including unit-specific training. Holiday and weekend work may be required per unit 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 patient condition changes 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

Ability to sit up to 7 hours/day, stand up to 10 hours/day, walk 6 hours/day, lift objects up to 75 lbs occasionally, and transport patients 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 Training

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Healthcare specialty training preferred.
• One year of recent inpatient hospital experience required.
• Obtain BLS certification within 60 days of employment.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Participation in St. Luke’s APC and MT courses or proven competency through 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 consider creating 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.