Experienced Patient Care Assistant, Network Float - Central Staffing, (Full Time, Part Time)

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Easton, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Here at St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time.  As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke’s team to display PCRAFT values in every situation. The St. Luke’s Central Staffing Department provides support to the Network Campuses as necessary to ensure appropriate staffing levels which allow our PCA's to provide top quality care to our patients. The Network Float (Central Staffing) PCA is an experienced professional motivated by the challenge of providing care to patients in clinical settings across the network. The PCA is responsible for providing patient care and participates in data collection, planning and implementation of patient care. - The Network Float (Central Staffing) is an experienced PCA that works in an Acute Care (Med Surg) setting and will travel to multiple campuses based on assignment at time of hire. Minimum of 1 year experience in an in-patient hospital setting required. - Competitive Compensation with additional stipends for flexibility of travel. - Flexible Scheduling. - Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Account, Retirement Plans, Tuition Assistance and More (for qualifying full time and part time positions). A qualified Central Staffing PCA will be assigned a region upon hire. Regions: North Region – Allentown, Bethlehem, Coaldale, Lehighton, Orwigsburg, Stroudsburg West Region – Allentown, Bethlehem, Coaldale, Lehighton, Orwigsburg Central Region – Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Quakertown, Sellersville East Region – Easton, Quakertown, Phillipsburg NJ, Sellersville, Stroudsburg Hospital Locations: Allentown Campus Anderson Campus, Easton, Level 2 Trauma Center Bethlehem Campus, Level 1 Trauma Center Carbon Campus, Lehighton, Level 4 Trauma Center Easton Campus Geisinger St. Luke’s Campus, Orwigsburg, Level 4 Trauma Center Grand View Campus, Sellersville, Level 2 Trauma Center Miners Campus, Coaldale, Level 4 Trauma Center Monroe Campus, Stroudsburg, Level 4 Trauma Center Sacred Heart Campus, Allentown Upper Bucks Campus, Quakertown, Level 4 Trauma Center Warren Campus, Phillipsburg NJ West End Orthopedic Hospital, Allentown SHIFT DETAILS : Available positions based on network needs for Evening or Night shift only. Apply now to talk to a recruiter about our current openings! Full time, 36 or 40 hours per week Part time, less than 36 hours per week Holiday and weekend requirements per unit and company policies All positions (including per diem) must have the ability to complete 6 consecutive business days of initial orientation as well as required unit orientation

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year experience in an in-patient hospital setting required.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
One year of recent experience in an in-patient acute care setting (hospital).
Obtain BLS certification within sixty (60) days of employment or transfer to position.
Basic computer skills .
Attend St. Luke’s University Health Network APC and MT courses or evidence of previous training determined through competency testing.

Nice To Haves

Health care specialty training preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs the following tasks as assigned: Vital signs, Intake and output measurements, EKGs, Glucometry, Phlebotomy, Specimen collection, Documentation for all assigned responsibilities.
Follows treatment plan as directed by licensed personnel.
Performs necessary functions to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction with service.
Performs patient mobilization using appropriate and proper body mechanics and assistive device.
Accepts responsibility for providing safe, appropriate , quality patient care.
Communicates changes in patients’ conditions and unit concerns with the unit based team.
Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs as well as timely completion of competencies.
Assists in orienting and educating new staff.