Patient Care Assistant- NRO - 40HR Night Shift

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System is seeking a Nursing Support professional for the night shift at 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. The role involves direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, with responsibilities including vital signs, ECGs, glucose checks, and assisting with daily living activities.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; nursing assistant or medical assistant training or a nursing rotation is

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program or completion of a nursing program clinical rotation preferred.
• On hire, if not certified, complete the onsite nursing certification program within 90 days.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse.
• Assists with activities of daily living, nourishment, and elimination needs; monitors vital signs and glucose checks.
• Observes and reports patient condition, equipment status, and treatment results.
• Adheres to confidentiality and customer service standards in all patient interactions.

Skills

Patient care experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant program or clinical nursing rotation

Job description

Category

Nursing Support

Job Location

3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Tracking Code

264301

Weekly Hours

40.00

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Night

Job Details

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