Patient Care Assistant / PCT / CNA (PRN / Casual DayShift)

About Us : HIGHLIGHTS

: Patient Care Assistant / PCT / C.N.A

SHIFT : Day Shift

(7A- 7P)

JOB TYPE : PRN / Casual

FACILITY TYPE :

20 bed Small-Format Hospital (10 ER, 10

Inpatient)

JOB PERKS :

Night / Weekend shift differentials, 401K MATCH (100% vested day ONE

after the eligibility period has been met!), Paid Employee

Referrals! FREE Parking!

LOCATION :

WellSpan Hospital in Carlisle : 1201 Walnut Bottoms Road,

Carlisle, PA 17015

We

are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with

respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission : To

provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by

teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes

Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor

Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose

Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare

and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and

provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to

patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We

believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves

compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background,

identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work

environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes

equity and ensures equal access to information, development and

opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.

Position

Overview :

Position responsible for performing advanced

indirect and selected direct patient care duties in support of the

nursing process in a competent manner under the direction of an RN

and for performing related clerical functions, must demonstrate

knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates

to the different life cycles.

Essential Job Functions :

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and

skills necessary to provide care to the patient served

Delivers appropriate advanced indirect and

selected direct patient care at a competent level as directed by a

physician or registered nurse within the scope of hospital-approved

PCA skills inventory according to the needs / age of the

patient / population served; collaborates with other members of the

• healthcare team to plan, expedite and promote quality patient care;

employs critical thinking skills when identifying and responding to

maintains simple drainage devices; takes patient vital signs,

perform blood glucose checks, perform EKGs, monitor intake and

output, and maintain related records; perform skin preps and

prepares patient for procedures as directed

Answers call bells, prepares patients for meals, prepares meals and

feeds patients; performs / assists with baths; assists patient in

mobility; transports patients within the facility and performs

assigned treatments, as directed; maintains equipment and patient

rooms in orderly fashion; performs housekeeping duties for patient

rooms, performs assigned data entry via computer; serves as Unit

Clerk and / or monitors patients as assigned

Ensures safe care to patients adhering to

policies / procedures / standards of care, within budgetary

specifications, including time management, supply management, and

accuracy of practice

Other Job Functions :

Promotes individual professional

growth / development by meeting requirements for mandatory all-staff

meetings / continuing education / skills competency; supports

department goals which contribute to the success of the

organization; serves as preceptor / mentor / resource to less

experienced staff

Basic Qualifications :

High School Diploma or GED, required

Certified Nursing Assistant, preferred

Current BLS certification, required

2 years of work experience in an acute care

hospital as a Nursing Assistant or currently enrolled in an

accredited nursing program, required (this qualification is

preferred for hires in Oklahoma)

Ability to

understand written instructions and perform basic mathematical

calculations; demonstrates skills for assigned specialty

area / function or assigned procedures

Demonstrated ability to perform duties with increased

responsibilities.

Ability to perform duties

requiring prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, and

lifting

Basic knowledge and understanding of

PPE protocols and universal precautions

Position requires fluency in English; written and verbal

communication