Patient Care Assistant - Medical Complexity Days

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Health in Reading Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide nursing care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will perform routine direct patient care activities in line with established policies to ensure patient safety and comfort.

The role requires excellent communication, teamwork and a solid understanding of medical terminology, with a focus on attentive patient service and collaborative care within the hospital team.

Qualifications

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for the role.
• High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• No Experience

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
• Incumbents perform routine direct patient care activities following established policies and procedures in a manner conducive to the safety and comfort of the patient.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Detail Oriented

Epic Proficiency

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Good Reasoning Skills

Listening Skills

Medical Terminology

Problem Solving Skills

Service Orientation

Strategic Thinking

Strong Team Player

Education

High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience

Job description

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). The system provides a wide range of healthcare services and is committed to academic medicine and training.

Responsibilities

• The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
• Incumbents perform routine direct patient care activities following established policies and procedures in a manner conducive to the safety and comfort of the patient.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for the role.
• High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education

Experience

• No Experience

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification
• If hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit (TSU) at Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital (RHRH), PA Nurse Aide Certification

Required Skills

• Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Epic Proficiency
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Listening Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Problem Solving Skills
• Service Orientation
• Strategic Thinking
• Strong Team Player