PATIENT CARE ASST- 8A-Medical Surgical- 40HR Night Shift (11pm-7am)

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Philadelphia seeks a Patient Care Assistant for their Medical Surgical unit. The role involves providing both direct and indirect patient care, monitoring vital signs, and implementing components of the care plan. This position requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and preferably experience in a patient care setting, offering a chance to be part of a dynamic health team committed to patient care and support.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a nursing assistant program preferred.
• 1 year experience in a patient care role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance of a nurse.
• Measures vital signs and performs ECGs.
• Implements comfort and safety measures for patients.

Skills

Patient care

Monitoring vital signs

Assisting with daily living activities

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Completion of Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program

Tools

BLS - Basic Life Support

CMA - Certified Medical Assistant

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Job description

Job Description - PATIENT CARE ASST- 8A-Medical Surgical- 40HR Night Shift (11pm-7am) (253245)

PATIENT CARE ASST- 8A-Medical Surgical- 40HR Night Shift (11pm-7am) - ( 253245 )

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)
Other : 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)

License/Certifications
BLS - Basic Life Support (Required)
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant (Preferred)
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