Patient Care Assistant-Supplemental Staff (Part Time, Nights)

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation and benefits

Prepaid tuition assistance programs

Job summary

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is seeking a part-time staff member to assist with non-licensed patient care. This position entails working .6 FTE (24 hours per week) on the night shift, consisting of a combination of 8 and 12-hour shifts. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and safety in patient care areas, documenting patient information accurately, and working under supervision to support various patient care activities. The role requires high school diploma or equivalent and AHA CPR/BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of educational requirements with initial competency.
• AHA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the delivery of direct, non‑licensed patient care.
• Completes cleaning tasks utilizing OSHA standards.
• Documents accurately and timely according to standards.
• Answers patient call lights independently and promptly.
• Maintains clinical skills necessary to perform duty/job.

Education

HS diploma or equivalent (GED)

Completion of educational requirements

AHA CPR/BLS certification required

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines. Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough, heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

LOCATION

Lancaster, PA-Main Hospital

HOURS

.6FTE Part Time (24 hours per week) Night Shift 7p-7a. Combination of 8 and 12 hour shifts with rotational weekend and holiday.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists with the delivery of direct, non‑licensed patient care in accordance with established methods and procedures, under the supervision and guidance of appropriate personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Environment Management

• Completes cleaning tasks utilizing OSHA standards.
• Performs maintenance and/or inventory of equipment according to unit/department standards.
• Practices standard precautions while handling contaminated items.
• Maintains unit order and efficiency.
• Maintains appearance of patient care areas and public areas.
• Maintains a safe work environment.

Supply Management/Clerical

• Orders and stocks supplies to meet the needs of the unit/department.
• Demonstrates an awareness of cost containment practices.
• Distributes supplies to appropriate areas according to unit/department standards.
• Demonstrates computer skills necessary to perform unit/department specific responsibilities.
• May need to schedule patients and handle phone calls.

Patient Care/Safety

• Documents accurately and timely, according to unit/department standards.
• Reports promptly unusual situations, reactions, effects or conditions related to patient care to the responsible person(s).
• Assists patients with personal hygiene needs and/or provides activities of daily living, comfort measures, including changing linen, providing a safe environment for mobility and ambulation, and maintaining a clean and orderly patient environment.
• Safely assists in mobilizing, turning, and positioning patients; including use of various assistive devices and mechanical lifts.
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills when dealing with patients, family members and staff.
• Functions as a patient advocate by resolving patient/family concerns through appropriate actions.
• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
• Answers patient call lights independently, promptly, and to the patient’s satisfaction; referring patient concerns to the RN or Nurse Manager.
• Provides close observation and care safely for patients who require 1:1 observation.
• Demonstrates proper responses to emergency situations.

Code of Conduct/Professionalism

• Identifies learning needs and seeks available resources and opportunities.
• Completes assignments within the designated shift.
• Responds promptly to requests for assistance.
• Respects patient rights and maintains strict confidentiality.
• Communicates clearly, concisely and appropriately (verbal/written communications).
• Assumes personal responsibility for attendance to maintain unit/department function.
• Demonstrates concern and respect for others’ thoughts and feelings and handles conflicts in a positive manner.
• Able to prioritize continually.

Clinical Skills

• Maintains clinical skills necessary to perform duty/job.
• Demonstrates competency with procedures based on unit population and/or age‑specific needs.
• Obtains and accurately documents all required patient information; reports changes and abnormal findings to the RN in a timely fashion.
• Performs unit‑specific lab tests as dictated by the Point of Care Testing lab standards (Glucose, stool, and emesis); records results, and reports findings to the RN. Performs quality control measures on unit‑assigned tests and equipment.
• Properly labels specimen(s) and form(s) for lab test completion.
• Participates in achieving institution‑wide and unit‑based quality outcomes.
• Performs duty/job with the appropriate level of independence.
• Performs duty/job with accuracy and efficiency.
• Accepts accountability, as an individual and as a team member, for all services provided.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Participates in the on‑call responsibilities for this position as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Completion of the educational requirements (additional formal education/training; maximum supervision for initial competency; high degree associated risk factors; yearly competency evaluation and training).
• AHA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Benefits

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.