Patient Care Assistant - 4 Acute Care Ortho & Neuro

About the role

This position operates on a self-scheduling model, allowing employees to select their own weekday shifts. However, schedules must align with the staffing needs of the nursing unit, including weekends, holidays, and high-demand periods as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate on a self-scheduling model, selecting weekday shifts.
• Ensure schedules align with the staffing needs of the nursing unit, including weekends, holidays, and high-demand periods.
• Provide direct and indirect patient care.
• Maintain awareness of patient population needs and scheduling requirements.
• Communicate with nursing staff for assigned patients and prioritize patient care in conjunction with other team members.
• Aid the team in meeting patient and family goals.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant required.
• Three (3) months of patient care related experience preferred.

Qualifications

Essential member of the health care team responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care. Maintain awareness of patient population needs and scheduling requirements, provide ongoing communication with nursing staff for assigned patients, and prioritize patient care in conjunction with other team members consistently. Assist the team in meeting patient and family goals. Supervision and direction is provided by the Registered Nurse.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs
• Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton)
• Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Extended Illness Bank
• Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Competitive Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PAWS UP employee recognition program

Pay

Additional $1.00/hour for PA Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

Schedule

Shifts are determined through self-scheduling, with alignment to staffing needs of the nursing unit.