Patient Care Assistant - Med/Surg
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: 12 hour night shift (7:00 pm - 7:30 am) with weekend requirements
Location: Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
About the role
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) is responsible for direct patient care tasks as assigned and under supervision of professional nursing personnel. Also provides indirect care to maintain unit functions as directed by the professional nursing staff, such as care and cleaning of specific equipment, transportation of patients, and stocking of supplies and equipment.
Responsibilities
- Performs hygiene and comfort measures including bath/shower, mouth care, and shaving.
- Assists the licensed nurse in monitoring and evaluation of the patient (vital signs, intake and output, weighing).
- Collects lab specimens and cultures according to nursing practice standards (sputum, stool, urine, wound).
- Cares for agitated or confused patients by utilizing de-escalation techniques.
- Assists patients in activities of daily living.
- Uses appropriate patient transfer techniques.
- Maintains patient body alignment and positioning (assist with normal range of motion, hip precautions, pressure relief of high-risk areas: heels, sacrum, scapula, hips, etc.).
- Acts as a patient advocate and upholds patient's rights.
- Promotes and maintains a safe, clean, and orderly environment.
- Consults and refers to other healthcare professionals.
- Refers ethical concerns to appropriate resources.
- Cooperates with all areas in the admission and transfer of patients throughout the hospital to ensure efficiency.
- Updates licensed nursing staff regularly throughout the shift.
- Maintains open communication and dialogue with Registered Nurse throughout the shift to ensure safe and appropriate care is always maintained.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Certified Nurse Assistant preferred or current nursing student.
- Current BLS certification required.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health coverage.
- Paid time off.
- 403B retirement plan.
- Education assistance.
- Voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and others) available from the first day of employment.
- Work/life balance with flexible schedules.
- Free onsite parking.
About Us
Nazareth Hospital serves Northeast Philadelphia and the surrounding region. With over 160 inpatient beds and many outpatient services, Nazareth Hospital offers a broad range of specialties to meet patients’ healthcare needs. The hospital provides outstanding diagnostic, medical, surgical, and therapeutic care with state-of-the-art technology. With the dedication of 1,200 employees and 350+ physicians and specialists, Nazareth Hospital treats patients and their families with respect and compassion while delivering healthcare services responsive to the community’s changing needs.