Patient Care Asst- 3B (Med Surg/Psych) - 40HR Evening Shift (3-11)

Temple-Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 25 000 - 40 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Temple-Health in Philadelphia seeks a Patient Care Assistant for the Med Surg/Psych 3B unit on the Evening shift. You will assist with direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, performing ECGs, supporting activities of daily living, and reporting changes in condition. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with nursing assistant training preferred.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Nursing assistant or medical assistant program preferred.
• 1 year patient care experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of the RN.
• Implements components of the plan of care based on patient needs.
• Measures vital signs, performs ECGs, and capillary blood glucose checks.

Conhecimentos

Patient care

Vital signs

ECG

Capillary blood glucose

Formação académica

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Nursing Assistant Program or Medical Assistant Program Preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Patient Care Asst- 3B (Med Surg/Psych) - 40HR Evening Shift (3-11)

3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Tracking Code

264417

Weekly Hours

40.00

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Evening

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.

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