PATIENT CARE ASST-Capacity Management Center- 24HR Evening Shift (3p-11p)

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic health network dedicated to advancing medical science and education. As a Patient Care Assistant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring patient comfort and safety, providing essential support in daily activities, and assisting healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality care. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, where your contributions will directly impact patient well-being. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; nursing assistant certification preferred.
• 1 year of experience in a patient care role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care under guidance of the Registered Nurse.
• Measures vital signs and performs ECGs as needed.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Communication Skills

Vital Signs Measurement

Education

High School Diploma

Nursing Assistant Program

Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Job Description - PATIENT CARE ASST-Capacity Management Center- 24HR Evening Shift (3p-11p) (252179)

Responsibilities

1. Provides direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse.
2. Implements components of the care plan based on physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
3. Ensures patient comfort, safety, and emergency measures; assists with activities of daily living, including personal care, nutrition, and elimination needs.
4. Measures vital signs, performs ECGs, and capillary blood glucose testing as needed.
5. Observes and reports on equipment functioning, treatment results, dressing conditions, and patient status changes.
6. Incorporates Hospital's Customer Service Program principles into patient care.
7. Adheres to departmental policies and procedures.
8. If certification is not present at hire, employee must complete onsite nursing certification within 90 days.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
2. Preferred: Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program, or completion of at least one clinical rotation in an accredited Nursing program.
3. 1 Year experience in a patient care role (Preferred)
4. Required: BLS - Basic Life Support certification
5. Preferred: CMA - Certified Medical Assistant, CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

About Temple Health

Temple Health is a dynamic network of hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices, committed to advancing medical science and education. It includes Temple University Hospital, Fox Chase Cancer Center, and other facilities, affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

We are dedicated to recruiting top talent to foster a safe, healthy, and productive environment for all.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Temple University Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.