Patient Care Associate - Cardiac Special Care Unit
Penn State Health
Application
Details
Posted: 15-Nov-23
Location: Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
Salary: Open
Categories:
Nursing Support
Internal Number: 42273
Holy Spirit Hospital
Location: US:PA:Camp HIll Work Type: Part-Time FTE: 0.30 Shift: Night Hours: 3:00p - 11:00p; 11:00p - 7:00a
JOB SUMMARY:Â
No experience required – on the job training provided!Â
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant (NA) contributes to the basic patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient. Responsibilities include recording vital signs, examining patients for issues requiring medical care (such as open wounds, bruises, or blood in urine), noting observations of patient behavior to nurses (such as complaints or physical symptoms), and providing physical support for patient mobility and personal hygiene. The Nursing Assistant will provide ongoing communication with nursing staff for assigned patients, and prioritize patient care in conjunction with other team members consistently. Our Nursing Assistants play a crucial part in assisting the team in meeting patient and family goals. Actual NA job tasks may vary depending on the unit or department assigned. Flexible scheduling, great for nursing students!Â
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
High School Diploma or equivalency required.
BLS required prior to orientation completion. Must be obtained through Penn State Health or American Heart Association (AHA).
No experience required!Â
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
Three months of patient care experience (hospital, rehabilitation, nursing home, or in-home health setting)Â
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) experienceÂ
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) / Patient Care Tech (PCT) experienceÂ
Nurse Aide experience Nurse Aide Certificate, Medical Assistant Certification/Diploma, or EMT CertificationÂ
Experience working in an acute care settingÂ
Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with hospital personnel and patient populations
Able to prioritize duties and work as a team member
Displays empathy for patient needs
Consistently demonstrates integrity, positive attitude, and respect for others
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?Â
Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.Â
ABOUT CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA:Â
We are proud to possess a vibrant urban area surrounded by small town rural communities which affords exceptional cultural opportunities including the Harrisburg Symphony, Allenberry Resort & Playhouse and The Chambersburg Community Theater, museums, Jubilee Day (oldest 1 day street fair on the east coast), farmer's markets and some of the finest dining in the region. For the outdoors enthusiast, we have ample opportunities for hiking, biking, rowing, skiing, and hunting. For sports lovers, we are home to the American Hockey League's Hershey Bears, the Washington Nationals AA Baseball's Harrisburg Senators, and the Williams Grove Speedway. South Central Pennsylvania is an exceptional combination of rural, suburban, and city living is within a 2-hour drive to weekend destinations such as the Poconos's, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Annapolis, and Baltimore, and only a 3-hour drive from New York City, Pittsburgh, and the eastern shore.Â
This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
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