Wright Saunders 5 is a newly renovated, dynamic, fast-paced inpatient medical unit primarily serving the adult population of West Philadelphia. This floor offers nurses the opportunity to positively impact the lives of their patients through a team-based nursing approach, as well as through the close relationships between other services, including physicians, pharmacists, physical therapy, respiratory, and case management, all of whom play a crucial role in improving patient health and facilitating the coordination of care across the continuum.
Be a part of a brand new 12-bed medicine unit at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC) in a Fulltime capacity.
Summary:
- The Patient Care Associate works with and under the direct supervision of a registered nurse with whom s/he is regularly teamed to deliver optimal patient care through the use of the nursing process.
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).
Credentials:
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
- Certified Nurse Aid (Required)
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
- Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience: •And CNA certification or nursing student who has successfully completed a clinical rotation in their nursing program.
