Patient Care Tech- Virtual Safety Asso PT (24 wkly) Day Jefferson Moss-Magee Center City

Safety Associate Virtual

Join the mission of Improving Lives as a Patient Care Tech at Jefferson Health. With more than 42,000 employees, we are the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in the Philadelphia region. Our work to improve lives is never done.

Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital is Magnet Recognized. Jefferson has ranked 8th in the nation and ranked 1st in Pennsylvania in Best Hospitals U.S. News World Report.

Schedule Commitment :

Schedules are available 6 weeks in advance.

Shifts :

Patient Safety Associates work 8-hour shifts.

• Shift times : day shift start : 0630am-3pm
• Evening shift start : 2 : 30pm-11pm
• Night shift start : 10 : 30pm-7am

The work schedule commitment for this position requires the following :

Jefferson recognized Holidays include : New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

Jefferson nursing Hallmark days include : New Year's Eve, Christmas Eve, Day After Thanksgiving, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween, St. Patrick's Day, Valentine's Day, and Super Bowl Sunday.

Job Summary :

With a commitment to patient and family centered care, the Safety Associate works collaboratively with the health care team to provide remote and at times direct supportive care for patients who require additional monitoring or assistance. Promotes quality patient care, comfort, and a safe environment under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Essential Functions :

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required) :

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements :

Education : High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

AND

Experience : Previous related experience preferred

Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements :

CPR Certification, completion of Patient / Sitter Companion Program, and / or De-Escalation class preferred.

Additional Information :

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to de-escalate patients who are agitated in a way that preserves patient dignity required. Previous experience in the clinical setting preferred. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of Standard Precautions

Benefits :