Patient Care Assistant-Telemetry- Per Diem Night-Nazareth Hospital

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Philadelphia is seeking a part-time nursing assistant for night shifts. This role involves providing individualized patient care, monitoring conditions, and collaborating with nursing personnel. The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective communication and teamwork, ensuring high-quality care while adhering to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Responsible for patient care within scope and monitoring conditions.
• Communicates effectively with licensed staff about patient changes.

Responsibilities

• Completing admissions, vital signs, and room setup.
• Adjusting work assignments based on changing situations.
• Maintaining fall risk precautions and running errands.

Skills

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Patient Care

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Night Shift

Description:

The nursing assistant is responsible for completing admissions according to policy, including room setup, vital signs, and orientation. They prioritize and organize work assignments, adjusting based on changing situations in collaboration with licensed nursing personnel. Tasks are completed within the assigned time frame. The role involves monitoring patient conditions and identifying potential risk factors, recognizing and addressing patients' special needs, and providing individualized care, including pain management and supportive issues.

The nursing assistant assumes accountability for delivering patient care within their scope, learns and communicates policies and procedures, and demonstrates teamwork by promptly and courteously answering call lights and supporting educational environments for students and new employees. They may serve as a preceptor when necessary, understand their role per hospital policies and State Board regulations, and utilize information management systems like Meditech to enhance communication.

Effective communication of patient condition changes, transfer responsibilities, and shift updates to licensed staff is essential. The role includes cooperating with all hospital departments during patient admissions and transfers, maintaining fall risk precautions, and running errands as needed.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health, one of the largest non-profit Catholic healthcare systems in the nation, is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, reflecting our Mission and Core Values. We value the diverse experiences, customs, abilities, and talents of our colleagues, believing that a diverse workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected statuses.