Experienced Patient Care Assistant, Network Float - Central Staffing, (Full Time, Part Time)

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Here at St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time.

As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke’s team to display PCRAFT values in every situation.

The St. Luke’s Central Staffing Department provides support to the Network Campuses as necessary to ensure appropriate staffing levels which allow our PCA's to provide top quality care to our patients. The Network Float (Central Staffing) PCA is an experienced professional motivated by the challenge of providing care to patients in clinical settings across the network. The PCA is responsible for providing patient care and participates in data collection, planning and implementation of patient care. - The Network Float (Central Staffing) is an experienced PCA that works in an Acute Care (Med Surg) setting and will travel to multiple campuses based on assignment at time of hire. Minimum of 1 year experience in an in-patient hospital setting required. - Competitive Compensation with additional stipends for flexibility of travel. - Flexible Scheduling. - Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Account, Retirement Plans, Tuition Assistance and More (for qualifying full time and part time positions). A qualified Central Staffing PCA will be assigned a region upon hire. Regions: North Region – Allentown, Bethlehem, Coaldale, Lehighton, Orwigsburg, Stroudsburg West Region – Allentown, Bethlehem, Coaldale, Lehighton, Orwigsburg Central Region – Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Quakertown, Sellersville East Region – Easton, Quakertown, Phillipsburg NJ, Sellersville, Stroudsburg Hospital Locations: Allentown Campus Anderson Campus, Easton, Level 2 Trauma Center Bethlehem Campus, Level 1 Trauma Center Carbon Campus, Lehighton, Level 4 Trauma Center Easton Campus Geisinger St. Luke’s Campus, Orwigsburg, Level 4 Trauma Center Grand View Campus, Sellersville, Level 2 Trauma Center Miners Campus, Coaldale, Level 4 Trauma Center Monroe Campus, Stroudsburg, Level 4 Trauma Center Sacred Heart Campus, Allentown Upper Bucks Campus, Quakertown, Level 4 Trauma Center Warren Campus, Phillipsburg NJ West End Orthopedic Hospital, Allentown SHIFT DETAILS: Available positions based on network needs for Evening or Night shift only. Apply now to talk to a recruiter about our current openings!

Full time, 36 or 40 hours per week

Part time, less than 36 hours per week

Holiday and weekend requirements per unit and company policies

All positions (including per diem) must have the ability to complete 6 consecutive business days of initial orientation as well as required unit orientation JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs the following tasks as assigned: Vital signs, Intake and output measurements, EKGs, Glucometry, Phlebotomy, Specimen collection, Documentation for all assigned responsibilities. Follows treatment plan as directed by licensed personnel. Performs necessary functions to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction with service. Performs patient mobilization using appropriate and proper body mechanics and assistive device. Accepts responsibility for providing safe, appropriate, quality patient care. Communicates changes in patients’ conditions and unit concerns with the unit based team. Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs as well as timely completion of competencies. Assists in orienting and educating new staff. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Sit up to 7 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 10 hours per day; 8 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, carry and push objects up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transport patients weighing up to 400 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher. Frequently stoop and bend. Frequently reach above should level. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color and peripheral vision. EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent required. Health care specialty training preferred. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: One year of recent experience in an in-patient acute care setting (hospital). Individualized orientation program for all areas. Obtain BLS certification within sixty (60) days of employment or transfer to position. Basic computer skills required. Attend St. Luke’s University Health Network APC and MT courses or evidence of previous training determined through competency testing. Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!! St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.