Patient Care Assistant PCA - Surgical

Responsibilities:

All shifts may be available: Full-Time, Part-Time, Day Shift and Night Shift. The Critical Care Division utilizes 12 hour shifts.

• The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.

• All Patient care assistant duties are subject, but not limited to:

• Assisted Daily Livings within a hospital setting (bathing, changing, toileting, dressing, etc..)

• Light Housekeeping in the patient rooms, as well as maintaining cleanliness in the utility rooms, linen and storage closets, and hallways.

• Clinical patient care that does not require a nursing license to perform

• Assisting with call lights, phone operations, and orienting patient families/visitors, and maintaining properly stocked patient care areas.

• Maintaining correct electronic medical records, and properly documenting all patient care interactions.

• Reviews and discusses patient care plans, as well as ongoing patient care activities with the assigned Registered Nurse.

• Maintains efficient patient flow by being aware of room availability and patient intakes/discharges.

• Cleans patient rooms after patient discharge with the assistance of the nursing staff, and properly disposes of all items used during a patient stay in the proper containers. Reusable items must be correctly processed for sterilization and reuse.

• Must demonstrate knowledge and execution of correct patient safety practices.

• Demonstrates responsible, professional behavior in all aspects of the job, while working in a team setting.

• Comprehensive benefits to include earned time off, enhanced tuition assistance, retirement savings with employer match and so much more!

T3

Bariatric Surgical Unit:

T3 is a 30 bed unit holding national accreditation as a Bariatric Center of Excellence for surgical weight management procedures. T3 also serves the vascular and gynecology populations, as well as other general surgical patients at RH.

N5W

Urological Surgical Unit:

We are a 28-bed unit specializing in a variety of general surgeries. Our diverse patient population provides the unique opportunity to gain a broad scope of knowledge. N5W is the perfect place to grow.

N5S

Orthopedic Surgical Unit:

N5S is a 26 bed unit with Advanced Joint Accreditation caring for the Joint Replacement and Orthopedic populations. The multi-disciplinary team has strong collaboration in achieving excellence in quality and patient experience.

N3W

Medical Complexity Unit:

We are a 24 bed medical-surgical unit designed to treat patients who have both an active medical illness, as well as an active psychiatric illness. N3W staff work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary care team to provide holistic, patient-centered care. 

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Qualifications:

Education Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Experience

• Direct patient care experience preferred, but not required for employment.

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification

• If hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit (TSU) at Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital (RHRH), PA Nurse Aide Certification

Required Skills

• Excellent Communications Skills

• Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Overview:

Why Reading Hospital?

• 2023 America’s 50 Best Hospitals Award

• Recipient of Excellence Award: Stroke Care, Neurosciences, Pulmonary Care, and Critical Care

• Magnet Status

• Level 1 Trauma Center

• Ranked Among Top Ten Hospitals in Pennsylvania

• 5-Star Rating for Overall Hospital Quality

• Vizient Graduate Nurse Residency Program for all new RN grads

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