Night Shift Patient Care Assistant — Nursing Support

Temple Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health in Philadelphia is seeking a Nursing Support professional to provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The role includes executing care plans for physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs, and performing vital signs, ECGs, and routine nursing tasks.

Responsibilities emphasize patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality within the Hospital's Customer Service Program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 1 year experience in a patient care role preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• If not currently certified, onsite nursing certification must be completed within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of the RN.
• Implements components of the plan of care for physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
• Measures vital signs and performs ECGs.
• Observes and reports changes in patient condition and equipment status.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ECG

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program / clinical rotation

Job description

Temple Health in Philadelphia is seeking a Nursing Support professional to provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The role includes executing care plans for physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs, and performing vital signs, ECGs, and routine nursing tasks.

Responsibilities emphasize patient comfort, safety, and confidentiality within the Hospital's Customer Service Program.