Patient Care Tech- Med Surg (Cathcart 4- Cardio/ Tele)- FT-Rotating- Pennsylvania Hospital

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

In einem führenden akademischen medizinischen Zentrum suchen wir engagierte Pflegekräfte, die patientenzentrierte Versorgung bieten und mit einem dynamischen Team zusammenarbeiten. Diese Rolle erfordert eine Kombination aus Kundenservice, kritischem Denken und interpersonellen Fähigkeiten, um die Sicherheit und das Wohlbefinden der Patienten zu gewährleisten. Mit einer Vielzahl von Verantwortlichkeiten, von der Überwachung von Vitalzeichen bis zur Unterstützung bei der täglichen Pflege, haben Sie die Möglichkeit, einen bedeutenden Einfluss auf das Leben der Patienten zu haben. Werden Sie Teil einer Organisation, die sich der Verbesserung der Lebensqualität verschrieben hat und in der Ihre Arbeit geschätzt wird.

Benefits

Umfassende Gesundheitsprogramme

Tuition Assistance Plan

Mitarbeiterrabatte

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Qualifications

• Erforderliche Zertifizierungen: CNA und BLS.
• Erfahrung in der Patientenversorgung und im Kundenservice.

Responsibilities

• Bereitstellung patientenzentrierter Pflege und Unterstützung bei der täglichen Pflege.
• Überwachung von Vitalzeichen und Unterstützung bei Notfällen.
• Zusammenarbeit im Team zur Gewährleistung von Sicherheit und Qualität.

Skills

Kundenservice

Kritisches Denken

Interpersonelle Fähigkeiten

Vitalzeichenüberwachung

Phlebotomie

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED

CNA-Zertifizierung

BLS-Zertifizierung

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

4 Cathcart

4 Cathcart is a 41-bed medical-surgical unit specializing in the care of patients with cardiac conditions and CHF. Many patients are on telemetry monitoring. The nurses also care for patients post-cardiac catheterization and with cardiac drips.

Summary:

• Delivers patient-centered care, fostering team-focused, collegial relationships to ensure safety and improve outcomes. Maintains competencies in quality care, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates accountability to patients, families, self, and the healthcare team. Supports PAH's Relationship Based Care Model. Reports directly to the Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities:

• Customer Service: Responds to call bells and intercoms. Manages the 4P’s program (Pain, Positioning, Potty, Perimeter) through hourly rounding. Prepares patient rooms for admission and discharge, maintains cleanliness, and assists with AM/PM care, including baths, oral care, and grooming. Assists with dietary needs, including setting up meals, feeding, and performing calorie counts. Ensures hydration and privacy, addressing patients respectfully and maintaining a quiet environment. Prioritizes multiple requests effectively.
• Clinical: Monitors vital signs, reports abnormalities, performs blood glucose testing, documents intake/output, and obtains patient weights. Reports skin breakdowns, performs phlebotomy, 12-lead EKGs, and post-mortem care.
• Safety: Responds during emergencies, manages patient safety devices, maintains fall precautions, and performs safe patient transfers. Handles invasive lines safely and disposes of biohazard materials properly.
• Teamwork: Stocks supplies, receives and reports patient information at shift changes, and adheres to service standards. Demonstrates trust, respect, support, and open communication within the team. Completes required competencies such as BCLS, Knowledge Link, cultural and population-specific competencies, and others as assigned.

Credentials:

• Certified Nurse Aide (Required)
• CNA Certification by the State of Pennsylvania or RN without a BSN
• BLS from the American Heart Association (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Equivalent experience considered

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our benefits include comprehensive health programs and a top-tier tuition assistance plan. Penn Medicine employees are committed to our mission of advancing medicine and improving lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital or familial status, genetic information, victim status, citizenship, military status, or any protected class under law.