Medical-Surgical Patient Care Assistant | Compassionate Team

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System in Philadelphia seeks a Nursing Assistant to support direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. You will assist with physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs, monitor vital signs, perform ECGs and glucose checks, and ensure safety and compassionate care.

High school diploma is required; Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• CNA/MA program preferred.
• On hire, complete on-site nursing certification within 90 days if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse.
• Implements components of the plan of care based on physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
• Provides comfort, safety and emergency measures; assists with activities of daily living.
• Measures vital signs, performs ECGs, and capillary blood glucose checks.
• Monitors equipment, reports changes, and adheres to department policies and Customer Service program.
• Accountable to the Nurse Manager or designee.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ECG

Glucose testing

Nursing assistance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program

Clinical rotation in accredited Nursing program

Job description

Temple Health – Temple University Health System in Philadelphia seeks a Nursing Assistant to support direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. You will assist with physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs, monitor vital signs, perform ECGs and glucose checks, and ensure safety and compassionate care.

High school diploma is required; Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program is preferred.