Patient Care Technician - Med Surg 4NS, Part-Time Nights, Marlton

Virtua Health; Evesham Township (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Virtua Health in Marlton, NJ is seeking a part-time CNA for the night shift (12 Hr) to assist with activities of daily living under RN/LPN supervision. You will support patient care, vital signs, and basic procedures, with emphasis on safety and compassionate communication.

Responsibilities include documenting care, reinforcing education for patients and families, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates required knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures and standards.
• Must have strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, mobility).
• Performs phlebotomy, vital signs, point-of-care testing, EKGs, bladder scanning, foley care; documents appropriately.
• Identifies and communicates changes in patient status to RN/LPN and responds appropriately.
• Reinforces education of patient and family regarding care needs and safety issues.
• Participates in patient satisfaction initiatives and orientation of new hires.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

EKG

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MST course

Job description

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that’s wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we’ve received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we’re committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We’re also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Marlton - Rt 73 and Brick Road

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Part time

Work Shift:

Night Shift - 12 Hr (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

18

Job Information:

Summary:

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse/and or LPN, assists with patients’ activities of daily living and plan of care.

Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and/or patient’s family or significant other(s).

Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports the activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting/hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
• Performs technical duties as directed by RN/LPN, such as phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, bladder scanning, foley catheter care specific to population served and documents appropriately.
• Identifies and communicates changes in patient’s status to RN/LPN and responds appropriately. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
• Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues.
• Participates in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals. Participates in the performance improvement activities. Assists in orientation of new hires.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

Demonstrates required knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures and standards.

Must have strong communication skills.

Required Education:

High School Diploma or Grade Equivalent Diploma (GED) required.

Must have successfully completed a MST (or equivalent) course.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

BLS certification.

Phlebotomy certification.

Enhances skills through on-going education and training.

Maintains regulatory and departmental level competencies.

Hourly Rate: $19.54 - $29.20The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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