Patient Care Assistant - Neuro/Trauma - Weekend only Days

Tower Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Patient Care Assistant to join their compassionate team. This role involves providing essential nursing care to patients under the guidance of a registered nurse, ensuring their comfort and safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to patient care, with a high school diploma or equivalent, and certification in Basic Life Support. Join a forward-thinking healthcare system recognized for its excellence in patient care and innovative programs. This is an incredible opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Earned Time Off

Enhanced Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings with Employer Match

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Completion of all required competencies and training for the role.
• High School Diploma or GED required, relevant experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Perform routine direct patient care activities for patient safety.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Relevant Experience

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.

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.

Certification and Licensure

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

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.

Why Reading Hospital?

• 2023 America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award
• Recipient of Excellence Award: Stroke Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, and Critical Care
• Magnet Status
• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Ranked Among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania
• 5-Star Rating for Overall Hospital Quality
• Vizient Graduate Nurse Residency Program for all new RN grads
• Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match and so much more!

Neuro/Trauma Overview:

• 30 bed unit specializing in intermediate care of medical, neurosurgical and trauma patients (Level 1 Trauma Center) located within the state-of-the-art HealthPlex.
• This unit offers a variety of clinical experiences and will be the location for our established ventilator patients and transplants.
• Our care team includes close collaboration with physicians, social workers, case management, and pharmacists to provide comprehensive care.

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