PATIENT CARE ASST-9B-Medical Surgical- 24HR Evening Shift (3pm-11pm)

Temple Health • Philadelphia, PA

17d

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, nutritional, 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. Employees who do not have certification at hire must successfully complete the onsite nursing certification program within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support required.
• If certification is not present at hire, successfully complete the onsite nursing certification program within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

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, nutritional, 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 the Hospital’s Customer Service Program, including confidentiality, responsiveness, and caring, into patient care activities.
• Adhere to department policies and procedures and remain accountable to the Nurse Manager or designee.

What This Job Offers

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