Patient Care Assistant Burn Med Surg FT 40hrs Evenings Flex 3p-11:30p

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant for an evening, full-time position at 3401 North Broad Street in Philadelphia. The role supports direct and indirect patient care under RN guidance, performing vital signs, ECGs, and daily living activities with emphasis on safety and confidentiality.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and preferred CNA/CMA credentials. Onsite training within 90 days may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• 1 year of patient care experience preferred.
• BLS certification required at hire.
• CNA or CMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Performs vital signs, ECGs, and capillary blood glucose monitoring as needed.
• Observes and reports equipment function, dressing condition, and changes in patient condition.
• Incorporates Hospital Customer Service Program principles into patient care activities.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

ECG

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant Program

Medical Assistant Program

Tools

ECG equipment

Vital signs monitor

Job description

Category

Nursing Support

Job Location

3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Tracking Code

263019

Weekly Hours

40.00

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Evening

This position is full-time 40 hours per week working Evenings Flex 3p-11:30p with every-other weekend and holidays as required at Temple University Hospital.

Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse. Responsible for implementing components of the plan of care based on physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs. Provides comfort, safety and emergency measures; activities of daily living: personal care needs, nutritional and elimination needs. Measures vital signs, performs ECGs, and capillary blood glucose needs. Observes and reports the functioning of equipment, the results of treatments, condition of dressings and any change in patient condition. Incorporates the concepts of the Hospital's Customer Service Program into all aspects of patient care activities (i.e. confidentiality, responsiveness, caring). Accountable to the Nurse Manager or designee for all activities. Adheres to policies and procedures of the department. If certification is not present at hire employee must successfully complete the onsite nursing certification program within 90 days of hire.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program or completion of at least one clinical rotation in an accredited Nursing program Preferred

Experience

1 year experience in a patient care role Preferred

Licenses

Basic Life Support Required

Certified Medical Assistant Preferred

Certified Nursing Assistant Preferred