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Patient Care Assistant-5B-Medical Surgical-40HR Evening Shift (3p-11:30p)

Temple University Health System
Posted 3 months ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Philadelphia, PA 19102, US

Salary

$75,000 - $90,000 per year

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position involves providing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
  • Responsibilities include implementing care plans, measuring vital signs, performing ECGs, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.
  • Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with a preference for those who have completed a Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant program or a clinical rotation.
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience in a patient care role is preferred, along with required Basic Life Support certification.
  • The salary for this position is not explicitly stated, but applicants should be prepared to complete an onsite nursing certification program within 90 days of hire if certification is not already obtained.
Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse. Responsible for implementing components of the plan of care based on physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs. Provides comfort, safety and emergency measures; activities of daily living: personal care needs, nutritional and elimination needs. Measures vital signs, performs ECGs, and capillary blood glucose needs. Observes and reports the functioning of equipment, the results of treatments, condition of dressings and any change in patient condition. Incorporates the concepts of the Hospital's Customer Service Program into all aspects of patient care activities (i.e. confidentiality, responsiveness, caring). Accountable to the Nurse Manager or designee for all activities. Adheres to policies and procedures of the department. If certification is not present at hire employee must successfully complete the onsite nursing certification program within 90 days of hire.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program or completion of at least one clinical rotation in an accredited Nursing program Preferred

Experience
1 year experience in a patient care role Preferred

Licenses
Basic Life Support Required
Certified Medical Assistant Preferred
Certified Nursing Assistant Preferred



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