Patient Care Assistant - Medical Complexity Days

Tower Health; West Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide nursing care under RN supervision on a 24-bed med-surg unit designed for patients with active medical and psychiatric illness. The role emphasizes direct patient care, safety, and collaborative, holistic care with a multidisciplinary team across Tower Health facilities.

Qualifications

• Educational requirements include a high school diploma or GED or relevant experience.
• BLS Certification required.
• Nurse Aide Certification may be required for TSU assignment.

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 for safety and comfort.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Detail Oriented

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

Tools

Epic Proficiency

Job description

Job Summary

• 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.

We are a 24 bed medical-surgical unit designed to treat patients who have both an active medical illness, as well as an active psychiatric illness. N3W staff work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary care team to provide holistic, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for 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

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). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

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