Trinity Health · 1 month ago
Patient Care Assistant - Float Pool - Per Diem Days, 12HR Shifts
Nazareth Hospital
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelTrinity Health is a large Catholic healthcare system serving the Greater Philadelphia area. The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) at Nazareth Hospital is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of nursing staff, ensuring the delivery of safe and quality health care services.
DeliveryHealth Care
Responsibilities
Entry level position that provides training to function in an assistive role to the licensed nurse or other colleagues by performing patient care Activities of Daily Living (ADL) as delegated by the nurse
Participates in continuous surveillance, rounding or monitoring for safety
Offer compassion & patience as an essential member of the healthcare team (e.g., answering call lights, patient encouragement / greeting, stock / retrieve supplies or equipment, room turnover, mobilize patients, repositioning, transporting, discharge coordination)
Completes admissions according to policy (room setup, vital signs, orientation, etc.)
Prioritizes and organizes work assignment and adjusts priorities based on changing situations in conjunction with licensed nursing personnel
Completes work within assigned time frame
Monitors patient condition per policy
Monitors patient for potential risk factors
Recognizes and integrates patient special needs and individualizes care
Includes pain management and supportive care issues
Assumes accountability for the delivery of patient care within the scope of nursing assistant
Responsible for learning policies and nursing procedure applicable to nursing assistants and communicates to others
Demonstrates attributes necessary to function as a team member, i.e. answers call lights promptly and courteously regardless of 'assignment'
Provides a climate conductive to educational experiences for nursing students and new employees
Functions as a preceptor when necessary
Recognizes role of Nursing Assistant based on Hospital policy and State Board regulations
Utilizes the information management system to enhance communication (i.e.; Meditech)
Communicates change in patient's condition to all appropriate individuals
Communicates transfer of patient responsibility (i.e. shift report guided by the plan of care or any other pertinent documents, 1:1/close observation/ hand-off communication)
Cooperates with all areas in the admission and transfer of patients throughout the hospital to ensure efficiency
Updates licensed nursing staff on a regular basis throughout shift
Maintains fall risk precautions/interventions
Runs errands if needed
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in high school, completing a GED, or obtained a high school diploma or GED
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
Free onsite parking.
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Company
Trinity Health
Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation.
Founded in 2000
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2025-10-17Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Dan Drake
Trinity Health PACE President and CEO
Eileen Coogan
Pres/CEO Allegany Franciscan Ministries
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