Patient Care Assistant - Oncology

Tower Health • West Reading, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse. All Patient care assistant duties are subject, but not limited to: Assisted Daily Livings within a hospital setting (bathing, changing, toileting, dressing, etc..), Light Housekeeping in the patient rooms, as well as maintaining cleanliness in the utility rooms, linen and storage closets, and hallways. Clinical patient care that does not require a nursing license to perform. Assisting with call lights, phone operations, and orienting patient families/visitors, and maintaining properly stocked patient care areas. Maintaining correct electronic medical records, and properly documenting all patient care interactions. Reviews and discusses patient care plans, as well as ongoing patient care activities with the assigned Registered Nurse. Maintains efficient patient flow by being aware of room availability and patient intakes/discharges. Cleans patient rooms after patient discharge with the assistance of the nursing staff, and properly disposes of all items used during a patient stay in the proper containers. Reusable items must be correctly processed for sterilization and reuse. Must demonstrate knowledge and execution of correct patient safety practices. Demonstrates responsible, professional behavior in all aspects of the job, while working in a team setting. Enjoy your nursing career on a 27-bed oncology unit that provides care to adult and geriatric oncology patients, surgical gynecology patients, sickle cell patients and in-patient hospice patients. Most patients have a primary and/or secondary diagnosis of cancer and require treatment of chronic and episodic illness, therapeutic interventions, and side effect management. Care is also provided to patients in the terminal phase of illness. Unique services provided include chemotherapy administration and side-effect management, blood administration, management of oncologic emergencies, pain management, psychosocial and spiritual care, and inpatient hospice care. Be a part of our talented nursing support staff practicing within our dynamic, advanced, and highly technical patient care areas.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Direct patient care experience preferred, but not required for employment.
• BLS Certification
• If hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit (TSU) at Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital (RHRH), PA Nurse Aide Certification
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• C1 - Oncology

Responsibilities

• Assisted Daily Livings within a hospital setting (bathing, changing, toileting, dressing, etc..)
• Light Housekeeping in the patient rooms, as well as maintaining cleanliness in the utility rooms, linen and storage closets, and hallways.
• Clinical patient care that does not require a nursing license to perform
• Assisting with call lights, phone operations, and orienting patient families/visitors, and maintaining properly stocked patient care areas.
• Maintaining correct electronic medical records, and properly documenting all patient care interactions.
• Reviews and discusses patient care plans, as well as ongoing patient care activities with the assigned Registered Nurse.
• Maintains efficient patient flow by being aware of room availability and patient intakes/discharges.
• Cleans patient rooms after patient discharge with the assistance of the nursing staff, and properly disposes of all items used during a patient stay in the proper containers. Reusable items must be correctly processed for sterilization and reuse.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and execution of correct patient safety practices.
• Demonstrates responsible, professional behavior in all aspects of the job, while working in a team setting.

Benefits

• earned time off
• enhanced tuition assistance
• retirement savings with employer match
• Shared Governance
• Career Advancement Program
• flexible scheduling
• generous time off
• tuition reimbursement
• generous benefits
• pay
• life insurance
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial convenience and flexibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed