Ambulance Services, Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Emergency Response, Fellowship, Health Science, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Home Care, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Medical Terminology, Medicine, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Network Integration, Nursing Credentials, Patient Care, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player, Urgent Care
Job Summary
- The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for providing nursing care to patients under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.
- Incumbents perform routine direct patient care activities following established policies and procedures in a manner conducive to the safety and comfort of the patient.
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
- High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education
Experience
Certification and Licensure
- BLS Certification
- If hired for the Transitional Sub-Acute Unit (TSU) at Reading Health Rehabilitation Hospital (RHRH), PA Nurse Aide Certification
Required Skills
- Customer Service Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Epic Proficiency
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Good Reasoning Skills
- Listening Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Problem Solving Skills
- Service Orientation
- Strategic Thinking
- Strong Team Player
Overview
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher''s Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
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