Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System · 12 hours ago
PRN Patient Care Associate - PPMC
Philadelphia, PA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelPenn Medicine is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to patients while conducting innovative research and educating future leaders in medicine. The Patient Care Associate works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse to deliver optimal patient care, performing selected procedures and assisting with treatments as delegated by the nurse.
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Responsibilities
Performs selected procedures or assists with treatments and procedures as skills checklist according to Presbyterian Medical Center’s policy and procedure as delegated by the nurse
Integrates cost effective measures into nursing practice
Maintains and utilizes unit supplies in cost-effective manner
Manages workload and completes assignment on time
Responds flexibility to the needs of the unit
Collaborates with the registered nurse to plan, implements, and evaluate the plan of care
Collects and records admission data on appropriate forms
Documents observations and care rendered on the patient record in a timely and accurate manner (flow sheets, admission sheet)
Maintains confidentiality in regard to patient care information and chart contents
Demonstrates respect for the patient’s Bill of Rights
Handles patient belongings according to Presbyterian Medical Center’s Policy and Procedures
Assists patients in the proper handling of valuable and personal belongings
Assist the patient in gathering personal belongings at time of transfer or discharge
Demonstrates knowledge of the PI program on the unit and adheres to all quality assessment and improvement standards
Knowledge of unit quality indicators
Performs glucose monitoring quality control
Ensures and maintains patient safety
Safely transports and transfers the patient
Maintains a clean and safe environment in patient care areas to include patient rooms, utility rooms, kitchen, hallways, and nursing stations
Utilizes restraints per Presbyterian Medical Center’s policy
Adheres to safety/falls policy
Documents per Presbyterian Medical Center’s policies and procedures
Records vital signs
Reports and/or records observation rounds
Records I & O
Respects each patient’s/customer’s personal dignity, right to privacy, and confidentiality
Provides individualized, planned, and appropriate care/service in settings that support the patient’s/customer’s care, treatment, rehabilitation goals, and/or specific needs
Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care/service based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients/customers served in assigned area
Actions demonstrate an understanding of appropriate safety and infection control techniques and hospital policy
Participates in and supports departmental and organizational efforts to design, measure, assess, and improve its performance
Actions demonstrate an understanding of individual's role and how it relates to the delivery of care/service in the organization
Communicates with patients, families, physicians, unit’s nursing personnel, and all hospital personnel in an accurate and courteous manner (i.e., Dietary, Social Service, and Environmental Service)
Welcomes and orients patients and families using Presbyterian Medical Center’s standards of guest relations so as to maximize patient satisfaction
Communicates pertinent patient care needs and information to the registered nurse or Charge Nurse in a timely manner
Reports to the nurse when needing further direction regarding patient care assignment
Initiates and maintains open communication with team and nurse manager
Works in cooperative manner with team
Accepts delegation
Communicates inability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
Offers suggestions in a constructive manner, which could improve the management of the workload on the unit
Identifies learning needs and seeks assistance in skill development
Attends all mandatory inservices (CPR recertification, fire/safety, infection control, right to know, body mechanics, radiation safety, and electrical safety)
Qualification
Required
Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
Certified Nurse Aid (Required)
H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
CNA certification or nursing student who has successfully completed a clinical rotation in their nursing program
Benefits
Prepaid tuition assistance programs
Company
Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System
Penn Medicine is a world leader in academic medicine, setting the standard for cutting-edge research, compassionate patient care, and the education of future health care professionals.
Founded in 1765
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$70.9MKey Investors
BIRD FoundationWarren Alpert FoundationNational Cancer Institute
2025-01-22Grant
2023-01-03Grant· $9.7M
2022-08-18Grant· $5.7M
Leadership Team
Kevin Mahoney
Chief Executive Officer of University of Pennsylvania Health System
John Donohue
Vice President, Enterprise Services
Recent News
The Philadelphia Inquirer
2026-01-03
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