Penn State Health - Holy Spirit Hospital
Location: US:PA:Camp HIll
Work Type: PRN
FTE: 0.001
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied-prn
Recruiter Contact: Samantha Leiss at [email protected]
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
No experience required – on the job training provided!
Under 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!
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!
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S) :
Three months of patient care experience (hospital, rehabilitation, nursing home, or in-home health setting)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) experience
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) / Patient Care Tech (PCT) experience
Nurse Aide experience Nurse Aide Certificate, Medical Assistant Certification/Diploma, or EMT Certification
Experience working in an acute care setting
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?
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.
For more information: https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:
Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards
WHY PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER?
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to the greater Harrisburg region with outpatient and inpatient locations in Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, and Northern York counties. The facility features 312 beds, a four-story Ortenzio Heart Center, and around-the-clock complex critical care for those suffering from life-threatening injuries.
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.
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.
Position Patient Care Associate - VARIED SHIFTS - Med Surg 7 East
Location US:PA:Camp HIll | Nurse Aide | PRN
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