PATIENT CARE ASST-Med Surg Float Pool

Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse. Responsible for implementing components of the plan of care based on physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs. Provides comfort, safety and emergency measures; activities of daily living: personal care needs, nutritional and elimination needs. Measures vital signs, performs ECGs, and capillary blood glucose needs. Observes and reports the functioning of equipment, the results of treatments, condition of dressings and any change in patient condition. Incorporates the concepts of the Hospital's Customer Service Program into all aspects of patient care activities (i.e. confidentiality, responsiveness, caring). Accountable to the Nurse Manager or designee for all activities. Adheres to policies and procedures of the department. If certification is not present at hire employee must successfully complete the onsite nursing certification program within 90 days of hire.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Other : Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program or completion of at least one clinical rotation in an accredited Nursing program (Preferred)

Experience
1 Year experience in a patient care role (Preferred)

License/Certifications
BLS - Basic Life Support (Required)
CMA - Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant (Preferred)

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Bring your BEST. We do. Temple University Hospital brings the best together. From nationally recognized physicians, sophisticated services and the most advanced research to world-class teams that challenge you to be your best, our academic medical center is second to none. Here, in the city's premier setting for achieving goals - and realizing new ones - you'll connect with patients and their families at a whole new level. Are you looking for a modern hospital that is as collegial as it is inspiring? Is patient care your passion? Do you bring your best every day you come to work? Then join Temple. Your best is yet to come.