PATIENT CARE ASST- 4A-Medical Surgical- 40HR Night Shift (11 pm to 7 am)

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 condition, and changes in patient condition. Incorporates the Hospital’s Customer Service Program into patient care activities, including confidentiality, responsiveness, and caring. Is accountable to the Nurse Manager or designee and follows department policies and procedures. Employees who are not certified at hire must successfully complete the onsite nursing certification program within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

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

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 certification.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under the guidance and direction of the 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 condition, 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.
• Complete the onsite nursing certification program within 90 days of hire if not certified at hire.

What This Job Offers

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