Patient Care Assistant - Opportunities at Select Campuses (Full Time, Part Time - Nights)

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

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Patient Care Assistants provide direct and indirect care for patients across their life span, working cooperatively under the direction of an RN or LPN and in accordance with hospital policy, St. Luke’s mission, and the Department of Nursing’s philosophy. Patient care settings include acute care areas (medical-surgical, acute rehabilitation, and observation) and intensive care units. Openings may be available at the listed St. Luke’s campuses, with availability varying by unit. Positions may be full-time or part-time and may be on the overnight shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Holiday and weekend requirements depend on the unit and company policies. All positions include up to six business days of classroom orientation followed by unit orientation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Obtain BLS certification within 60 days of employment or transfer to the position.
Basic computer skills.
Attend St. Luke’s University Health Network Assistive Personnel and Medical Terminology courses.
Complete up to six business days of classroom orientation followed by unit orientation.
Meet the stated physical and sensory requirements, including the ability to transport patients weighing up to 400 pounds using a wheelchair, stretcher, and/or bed.

Nice To Haves

Related experience may be preferred, depending on the position.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical procedures within scope of practice, including vital signs, intake and output measurements, EKGs, glucometry, phlebotomy, and specimen collection.
Document all assigned responsibilities.
Follow the treatment plan and perform necessary functions to support patient satisfaction as directed by licensed personnel.
Perform assigned 1:1 watches.
Provide safe, appropriate, quality patient care and communicate changes in patients’ conditions.
Maintain unit supply inventory and a clean, orderly environment.
Assist in orienting and educating new staff.
Answer patient and visitor inquiries.
Perform patient-related clerical duties, including unit statistics, manuals, logs, transcribing orders, and accurately entering patient charges.
Meet hospital and nursing department personnel standards.