PATIENT CARE ASST SICU 40HR Night Shift (11pm-7:30am)

Temple Health • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Provides direct and indirect patient care under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse. Implements components of the plan of care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. Provides comfort, safety, and emergency measures, and assists with activities of daily living, including personal care, nutrition, and elimination needs. Measures vital signs, performs ECGs, and performs capillary blood glucose testing. Observes and reports equipment functioning, treatment results, dressing conditions, and changes in patient condition. Incorporates the Hospital’s Customer Service Program—including confidentiality, responsiveness, and caring—into patient care activities. Is accountable to the Nurse Manager or designee and adheres to department policies and procedures. If the required certification is not held at hire, the employee must successfully complete the onsite nursing certification program within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support required.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program completion, or completion of at least one clinical rotation in an accredited nursing program, preferred; relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• One year of experience in a patient care role preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Implement components of the plan of care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs.
• Provide comfort, safety, and emergency measures.
• Assist with activities of daily living, including personal care, nutrition, and elimination needs.
• Measure vital signs, perform ECGs, and perform capillary blood glucose testing.
• Observe and report equipment functioning, treatment results, dressing conditions, and changes in patient condition.
• Incorporate confidentiality, responsiveness, and caring into patient care activities in accordance with the Hospital’s Customer Service Program.
• Adhere to department policies and procedures and be accountable to the Nurse Manager or designee.
• Complete the onsite nursing certification program within 90 days of hire if certification is not held at hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED