LEAD Patient CARE ASST- Nursing Administration- Night Shift

Lead Patient Care Asst
- Nursing Administration- 40hr Night Shift

The Lead Patient Care Assistant serves as the frontline clinical resource for the Patient Care Assistant team during each shift. The Lead PCA coordinates daily workflow, supports staffing assignments, mentors new and existing PCAs, promotes adherence to quality and safety standards, and serves as a communication link between the Nurse Leader, Registered Nurses, and the PCA team. While maintaining direct patient care responsibilities, the Lead PCA provides operational support that improves efficiency, consistency, staff engagement, and the patient experience.

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant Program or completion of at least one clinical rotation in an accredited Nursing program

Preferred Experience:

3 years of experience in a patient care role Required Licenses:
Basic Life Support Required Certified Medical Assistant Preferred Certified Nursing Assistant Preferred

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here! Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Your tomorrow is here! Temple University Hospital is a nationally respected teaching hospital on Temple University's bustling Health Sciences Center campus. The hospital provides a comprehensive array of healthcare services both basic and complex to patients from around the corner, across the country and around the world. As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, the hospital provides a dynamic environment for high-quality care, teaching, and cutting edge research.

Primary

Location:

Pennsylvania-Philadelphia Job:
Nursing Support

Schedule:

Full-time Shift: Night Job Employee Status:
Regular