Patient Care Assistant/ Acute Care/ Full Time Days

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patient care activities on the unit. You will collect data, assist with mobility, monitor vital signs and collaborate with licensed staff to ensure comfort and safety.

Required to complete an orientation and pursue ongoing professional development. High school diploma or equivalent is required, with BLS certification within 60 days of hire and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 60 days of hire preferred.
• Basic computer skills required (e.g., EHR entry).
• Orientation and ongoing training are provided to new staff.

Responsibilities

• Take vitals and document findings.
• Assist in patient mobilization and daily activities.
• Follow care plan and communicate changes to licensed personnel.
• Restock supplies and support unit efficiency.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Documentation

Patient mobility assistance

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS certification within 60 days of hire

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 health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing patient care. The Patient Care Assistant participates in data collection, planning and implementation of patient care.JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs the following tasks as assigned:Vital signsIntake and output measurementsEKGsGlucometryPhlebotomySpecimen collectionDocumentation for all assigned responsibilitiesFollows treatment plan as directed by licensed personnel.Performs necessary functions to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction with servicePerforms patient mobilization using appropriate and proper body mechanics and assistive deviceAccepts responsibility for providing safe, appropriate, quality patient careCommunicates changes in patients’ conditions and unit concerns with the unit based teamRestocks unit supplies as neededPerforms equipment checks and unit specific maintenance duties as appropriate to unitTakes active role in unit based performance improvement.Maintains awareness of unit budgetMaintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs as well as timely completion of competenciesAssists in orienting and educating new staffMust be able to float as needed per unit and hospital policy.PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:Sit up to 7 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transport patients weighing up to 400 lbs . via mechanical lifting equipment and/or other approved patient handling aids . Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above should level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision.EDUCATION:High School diploma or equivalent required. Health care specialty training preferred.TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:Individualized orientation program for all areas. Obtain BLS certification within sixty (60) days of employment or transfer to position. Basic computer skills required. Attend St. Luke’s University Health Network APC and MT courses or evidence of previous training determined through competency testing.Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.