Patient Care Assistant - Behavioral Health

Prime Healthcare; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 35,818,000; Full time

Job summary

Roxborough Memorial Hospital, a 131-bed community hospital in Philadelphia, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (CNA) to support nursing staff and care for patients during night shifts.

You will assist with activities of daily living, maintain a safe environment, and collaborate with Registered Nurses on the unit. A CNA certification is required; phlebotomy/ECG certifications and BLS are preferred or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Requires CNA certification and a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy and EKG certifications are preferred upon hire.
• BLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and ongoing.
• Experience in an acute care setting or physician's office is preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and basic nursing tasks under RN supervision.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment on the unit.
• Document patient care activities and report changes to the RN.

Skills

Caregiving

Patient interactions

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Phlebotomy certification

EKG certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Roxborough Memorial Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 131-bed community hospital. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls and northwest section of Philadelphia communities for more than a century, having first opened its doors in 1890. Roxborough Memorial Hospitals School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1898. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• 2. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• 3. Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• 4. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• 5. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.
• 6. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), State approved Certification required.
• 7. High School Diploma or equivalent

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf