Nursing Care Team Assistant (NCTA)

Heritage Valley; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Holiday pay (time and a half)

Job summary

Heritage Valley Sewickley in Sewickley, PA is seeking a Nurse Care Team Assistant to support the Registered Nurse by performing basic patient care and sitter duties. You will assist with daily living tasks and ensure patient safety in a fast-paced setting.

You may obtain 12-lead EKGs, set up respiratory equipment, and monitor glucometer readings while maintaining excellent bedside manner and customer service. Shifts include day/evening/night and weekends in a casual employment model.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Currently enrolled nursing student and has completed first quarter/semester.
• Excellent bedside manner and customer service skills.
• Basic life support (BCLS) certification or equivalent.
• Clearances completed within 90 days of starting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and sitter duties under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient safety.
• Take vitals, assist with ambulation, positioning and hygiene.
• Set up and monitor 12-lead EKG and glucometer testing.
• Assist with use of respiratory equipment as directed.

Skills

Basic patient care

Bedside manner

Customer service

Vital signs

BCLS

12-lead EKG

Glucometer monitoring

Education

High school diploma

Nursing student

Tools

Glucometer

EKG setup

Job description

Heritage Valley Sewickley
Sewickley, PA 15143, USA

Description

Work Hours: Casual. Availability to work 4, 8, or 12 hour shifts. May work day, evening, night and weekends. A minimum of 32 hours a month must be scheduled with at least 16 hours scheduled on the weekend, 1 holiday per year

The central role of the Nurse Care Team Assistant (NCTA) is to support the Registered Nurse by performing basic patient care, patient sitter responsibilities and some non-clinical patient care tasks; thus allowing the Registered Nurse to focus more directly on clinical care.

The Nurse Care Team Assistant's role provides direct patient care appropriate to age, culture, and developmental needs under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Works closely with patients to provide physical assistance with daily living tasks, such as dressing, bathing, feeding, toileting, vital signs, catheter care, answering call lights, assisting with ambulation, turning, and ensuring patient safety. Technical skills may include obtaining 12 lead EKG, setting up respiratory equipment and glucometer monitoring.

Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Qualifications:

Requires: High school graduate or equivalent. Currently enrolled nursing student and have successfully completed first quarter/semester of nursing school .

Excellent bedside manner and customer service skills. BCLS.

Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

A minimum of 32 hours a month must be scheduled with at least 16 hours scheduled on the weekend.

The weekend shifts will start at 7:00 PM on Friday, and continue through to Monday at 7:00 AM.

• One holiday per year must be scheduled. The hourly wage while working on a holiday will be time and a half.
• Employment status must be casual. No other status can be held.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.