Patient Care Assistant - Neuro/Trauma

Tower Health•West Reading, PA

22h

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant provides nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse. The role supports patients with activities of daily living and other clinical care that does not require a nursing license, while helping maintain clean, safe, and well-stocked patient care areas. The assistant documents care in electronic medical records, discusses care plans and ongoing activities with the assigned registered nurse, and supports patient flow through awareness of room availability and patient admissions and discharges. The position is on a 30-bed Neuro/Trauma intermediate care unit specializing in medical, neurosurgical, and trauma patients at a Level 1 Trauma Center. The unit cares for complex patient populations and established ventilator patients, and also provides transplant care. The care team collaborates with physicians, social workers, case management, and pharmacists. Tower Health describes its benefits as including earned time off, flexible scheduling, tuition assistance and reimbursement, retirement savings with employer match, life insurance, and access to Tower Advance Pay. The organization also offers shared governance and a career advancement program.

Requirements

BLS certification.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Direct patient care experience is preferred but not required.
Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Certification is required if hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit (TSU) at Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, changing, toileting, and dressing.
Perform light housekeeping in patient rooms and maintain cleanliness in utility rooms, linen and storage closets, and hallways.
Provide clinical patient care that does not require a nursing license.
Assist with call lights and phone operations, orient patient families and visitors, and keep patient care areas properly stocked.
Maintain accurate electronic medical records and document all patient care interactions appropriately.
Review and discuss patient care plans and ongoing care activities with the assigned registered nurse.
Support efficient patient flow by monitoring room availability and patient admissions and discharges.
Clean patient rooms after discharge with nursing staff and dispose of items in appropriate containers.
Ensure reusable items are correctly processed for sterilization and reuse.
Demonstrate knowledge and execution of appropriate patient safety practices.
Maintain responsible, professional behavior and work effectively as part of a team.