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Penn Medicine lists this Patient Care Assistant-General Medical Unit (Part Time, Nights) opportunity in lancaster, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
nPenn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.
nToday at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
nPart Time .7FTE 28hrs/week
nLOCATION : Lancaster, PA-Main Hospital
nPOSITION SUMMARY: Assists with the delivery of direct, non-licensed patient care in accordance with established methods and procedures, under the supervision and guidance of appropriate personnel.
nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:
nEnvironment Management -
nnnCompletes cleaning tasks utilizing OSHA standards. Performs maintenance and/or inventory of equipment according to unit/department standards.
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nnPractices standard precautions while handling contaminated items.
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nnMaintains unit order and efficiency.
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nnMaintains appearance of patient care areas and public areas.
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nnMaintains safe work environment.
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n nSupply Management/Clerical -
nnnOrders and stocks supplies to meet the needs of the unit/department.
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nnDemonstrates an awareness of cost containment practices.
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nnDistributes supplies to appropriate areas according to unit/department standards.
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nnDemonstrates computer skills necessary to perform unit/department specific responsibilities.
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nnDepending on location may need to schedule patients and handle phone calls.
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n nPatient Care/Safety -
nnnDocuments accurately and timely, according to unit/department standards.
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nnReports promptly unusual situations, reactions, effects or conditions related to patient care to the responsible person(s).
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nnAssist patients with personal hygiene needs and/or provide activities of daily living, comfort measures including changing linen, providing safe environment for mobility and ambulation, and maintaining a clean and orderly patient environment.
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nnSafely assist in mobilizing, turning, and positioning of patients; including use of various assistive devices and mechanical lifts.
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nnDemonstrates positive interpersonal skills when dealing with patients, family members and staff.
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nnFunctions as a patient advocate by resolving patient/family concerns through appropriate actions.
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nnAssists with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
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nnAnswer patient call lights independently, promptly, and to the patient's satisfaction; referring patient concerns to the RN or Nurse Manager.
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nnProvide close observation and care safely for patients who require 1:1 observation.
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nnDemonstrate proper responses to emergency situations.
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n nCode of Conduct/Professionalism -
nnnIdentifies learning needs and seeks available resources and opportunities.
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nnCompletes assignments within designated shift.
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nnResponds promptly to requests for assistance.
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nnRespects patient rights and maintains strict confidentiality.
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nnCommunicates clearly, concisely and appropriately (verbal/written communications).
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nnAssumes personal responsibility for attendance to maintain unit/department function.
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nnDemonstrates concern and respect for others thoughts and feelings and handles conflicts in a positive manner.
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nnAble to prioritize continually
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n nClinical Skills -
nnnMaintains clinical skills necessary to perform duty/job.
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nnDemonstrates competency with procedures based on unit population and/or age-specific needs.
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nnObtains and accurately documents all required patient information; reporting changes and abnormal findings to the RN in a timely fashion.
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nnPerform unit-specific lab tests as dictated by the Point of Care Testing lab standards (Glucose, stool, and emesis) record results, and report findings to the RN. Perform quality control measures on unit assigned tests and equipment.
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nnProperly label specimen(s) and form(s) for lab test completion.
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nnParticipates in achieving institution wide and unit based quality outcomes.
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nnPerforms duty/job with appropriate level of independence.
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nnPerforms duty/job with accuracy and efficiency.
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nnAccepts accountability, as an individual and as a team member for all services provided.
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n nSECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:
nnnParticipates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.
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nnOther duties as assigned.
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n nMINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
nnnHS diploma or equivalent (GED).
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nnCompletion of the educational requirements (additional formal education/training; maximum supervision for initial competency; high degree associated risk factors; yearly competency evaluation and training).
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nnAHA CPR/BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
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n nWe believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
nLive Your Life's Work
nWe are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
nREQNUMBER:
Worksite address
lancaster, PA, 17622, US
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