PATIENT CARE ASST SICU 40HR Night Shift (11pm-7:30am)

Temple Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health in Philadelphia is seeking a Patient Care Assistant SICU for a 40-hour night shift (11pm–7:30am). You will provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and supporting treatment delivery.

This role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent; completion of a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program or clinical rotation is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Assist with activities of daily living, nutrition and elimination needs, and ensure comfort, safety and emergency readiness.
• Monitor vital signs, perform ECGs, and observe equipment and treatment responses; report changes to nursing staff.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program or clinical rotation preferred

Job description

PATIENT CARE ASST SICU 40HR Night Shift (11pm-7:30am)

3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Tracking Code

270188

Weekly Hours

40.00

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Night

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
• 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

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.