Patient Care Associate I (Day/Evening)

Hospital & Other Career; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Valley Sewickley is seeking a Nursing Support professional in Sewickley, PA to join the Observation Unit. This on-site, full-time role features day and evening shifts (12- and 8-hour) with weekends/holidays as required.

The ideal candidate provides direct patient care under a nurse's direction, assists with daily living activities, and ensures patient safety. High school diploma required; clearances completed within 90 days. Preferred CNA/Nursing Assistant certification.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Excellent bedside manner and customer service.
• Successful completion of required clearances within 90 days of commencing employment.
• Preferred: nursing assistant program or CNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care appropriate to age, culture, and developmental needs under supervision.
• Assists with activities of daily living and patient safety.
• Obtains vital signs, basic procedures, and transcription of orders as indicated.
• Works closely with the Professional Nurse and supports the Observation Unit.

Skills

Bedside manner

Customer service

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Heritage Valley Sewickley Sewickley, PA 15143, USA

• On-site
• Nursing Support
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: PATIE010497

Description

Sign On/Retention Bonus Eligible $3,000

Department: Observation Unit

Work Hours: Full-Time. Days & Evenings, 12 and 8 hour shifts with weekends and holidays as required

Basic Function: Provides direct patient care appropriate to age, culture, and developmental needs under the direction of the Professional Nurse. Works closely with patients to provide physical assistance with daily living tasks, such as dressing, bathing, feeding, toileting, vital signs, catheter care, answering call lights, assisting with ambulation, turning, and ensuring patient safety. Technical skills may include obtaining 12 lead EKG, setting up respiratory equipment, glucometer monitoring, bladder catheterization and transcribing orders, when indicated.

Qualifications:

Required: High school graduate or equivalent. Excellent bedside manner and customer service & computer skills. Successful completion of applicable clearances as outlined in Human Resources policy HR-106 within 90 days of commencing employment.

Preferred: Successful completion of a nursing assistant program (with proof of completion). Nursing student after successful completion of their first quarter/semester of nursing school. Previous nursing assistant experience, CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). BCLS certification.

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