Patient Care Asst- 3B (Med Surg/Psych) -

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. Measures vital signs, performs ECGs, and checks capillary blood glucose. Observes and reports equipment functioning, treatment results, dressing condition, 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 departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Basic Life Support required.

Nice To Haves

• Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program, or completion of at least one clinical rotation in an accredited Nursing program preferred.
• 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, nutritional needs, and elimination needs.
• Measure vital signs, perform ECGs, and check capillary blood glucose.
• Observe and report equipment functioning, treatment results, dressing condition, and changes in patient condition.
• Incorporate the Hospital's Customer Service Program, including confidentiality, responsiveness, and caring, into patient care activities.
• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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