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Patient Care Tech- Virtual Safety Asso PT (24 wkly) Day Jefferson Moss-Magee Center City
Patient Care Tech- Virtual Safety Asso PT (24 wkly) Day Jefferson Moss-Magee Center CityJefferson • Philadelphia, PA, US
Patient Care Tech- Virtual Safety Asso PT (24 wkly) Day Jefferson Moss-Magee Center City

Patient Care Tech- Virtual Safety Asso PT (24 wkly) Day Jefferson Moss-Magee Center City

Jefferson • Philadelphia, PA, US
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Safety Associate Virtual

Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Patient Care Tech at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we are the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. Our work to improve lives is never done.

Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital is Magnet Recognized. Jefferson has ranked 8th in the nation and ranked 1st in Pennsylvania in Best Hospitals U.S. News World Report.

Schedule Commitment :

Schedules are available 6 weeks in advance.

Shifts :

Patient Safety Associates work 8-hour shifts.

  • Shift times : day shift start : 0630am-3pm
  • Evening shift start : 2 : 30pm-11pm
  • Night shift start : 10 : 30pm-7am

The work schedule commitment for this position requires the following :

  • Per diem : 64 hours in a 6-week schedule period with 16 Saturday hours, 16 Sunday hours, 32 weekdays hours. The 64 hours must be completed during the assigned shift time. All additional hours worked are flexible with shift times. Work one summer and one winter holiday. Not benefited.
  • PT : 24 hours / week; work every other weekend and holiday rotation. Benefits eligible.
  • FT : 40 hours / week; work every other weekend and holiday rotation. Benefits eligible.

    • Jefferson recognized Holidays include : New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

    Jefferson nursing Hallmark days include : New Year's Eve, Christmas Eve, Day After Thanksgiving, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween, St. Patrick's Day, Valentine's Day, and Super Bowl Sunday.

    Job Summary :

    With a commitment to patient and family centered care, the Safety Associate works collaboratively with the health care team to provide remote and at times direct supportive care for patients who require additional monitoring or assistance. Promotes quality patient care, comfort, and a safe environment under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

    Essential Functions :

  • Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
  • Recognizes the patients, their family / designated care partner(s) in providing safe, compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient's personal preferences, priorities, needs, and cultural beliefs and values.
  • Communicates with and supports the interprofessional team, patient, family and designated care partners.
  • Provides observation for safety of assigned patient.
  • Reports observations of changes in patient condition or behavior to appropriate staff.
  • Completes required reports and documentation.
  • This position requires providing service to the following age population(s) pediatric through frail elderly in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional / developmental age of the individual served.

    • Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required) :

  • Interpersonal Relationships :
  • Patient Rights :
  • Health Information Documentation :
  • Patient Safety :
  • Life Support :
  • Accuracy and Attention to Detail :

    • Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

    Education : High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

    AND

    Experience : Previous related experience preferred

    Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements :

    CPR Certification, completion of Patient / Sitter Companion Program, and / or De-Escalation class preferred.

    Additional Information :

    Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to de-escalate patients who are agitated in a way that preserves patient dignity required. Previous experience in the clinical setting preferred. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of Standard Precautions

    Benefits :

  • Comprehensive Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision Plans
  • Retirement Plans
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Voluntary benefits Health Coaching
  • Commuter Discounts
  • Day Care Services
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