PATIENT CARE ASST-MRICU-24HR Rotating Shift (11p-7:30a, 3p-11:30p, 7a-3:30p)

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will provide essential support to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety while assisting with daily living activities. You will work closely with registered nurses to implement care plans tailored to individual needs. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care within a collaborative environment. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Direct patient care duties under the guidance of Registered Nurse.
• Responsible for implementing components of the care plan.

Responsibilities

• Ensures patient comfort, safety, and emergency measures.
• Measures vital signs and performs ECGs.

Skills

Patient Care

ECG Monitoring

Vital Signs Measurement

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Nursing Assistant Program

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Job description

Job Description - PATIENT CARE ASST-MRICU-24HR Rotating Shift (11p-7:30a, 3p-11:30p, 7a-3:30p) (252425)

Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance of the Registered Nurse. Responsible for implementing components of the care plan based on physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. Ensures patient comfort, safety, and emergency measures; assists with activities of daily living such as personal care, nutritional, and elimination needs. Measures vital signs, performs ECGs, and capillary blood glucose testing. Observes and reports the functioning of equipment, treatment results, dressing conditions, and any changes in patient condition. Incorporates the Hospital's Customer Service Program into all patient care activities, emphasizing confidentiality, responsiveness, and caring. Reports to the Nurse Manager or designee and adheres to departmental policies and procedures.

If certification is not present at hire, the employee must complete the onsite nursing certification program within 90 days of hire.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
• Preferred: Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program or completion of at least one clinical rotation in an accredited Nursing program

Experience

• 1 Year experience in a patient care role (Preferred)

License/Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support (Required)
• Preferred: CMA - Certified Medical Assistant, CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Temple Health is committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment. We welcome all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.