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Patient Care Aide - Surgical Institute of Reading
Overview
As a Patient Care Aide - Surgical Institute of Reading, you’ll develop and lead multi-faceted web-based strategies for some of the most recognized names in the world. You’ll be the face of our software solutions, analytics and digital capabilities — able to explain the complex in simple ways to your colleagues and clients. And you’ll come up with innovative approaches that change the way companies and candidates connect.
Success Profile
What makes a successful Patient Care Aide - Surgical Institute of Readingat our location? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Compassion
- Emotional Stability
- Adaptability
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Culture
Our mission is to treat each and every one of our patients, and their families, as if they were our own family member. Each patient, each family, each and every time.
- Working with compassion and respect for others and each other, supporting our communities and advocating for our patients
- Acting with integrity and the highest ethical standards – always
- Delivering results through accountability and transparency
- Embracing inclusiveness for all people in our workplace and in the communities we serve
Career Path
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Nurse Manager leads to Job Title 2
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Clinical Director (CNO) leads to Job Title 3 or Job Title 4
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Administrator (CEO) leads to Job Title 5
Benefits
Providing a comprehensive benefits package is paramount, as we not only take care of our communities but also foster an environment of support for one another.
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Work/Life Balance
Most of our ASC's offer daytime schedules, with no weekends and nights, and no call. (Schedules vary at our surgical centers.)
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Learning and Education
Employees have access to thousands of free online courses to further their education at their own schedule.
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Leadership and Executive Development
Whether a clinician is interested in advancing to a leadership position or a business office staff member aspires to be a hospital CFO, various programs are available.
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Coaching and Mentorship
We are committed to devoting energy and attention to grow our team members and create a lasting impact on our care. By coaching, challenging and further developing our best and brightest team members, we foster an environment to build long-term sustainable growth for our organization.
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Military and Veterans Support
Our values of working efficiently and uniting for a higher purpose align well with those of our military and veteran community. We would love to assist you with skill and experience equivalency mapping to ease your transition into a successful civilian career.
Responsibilities
The Surgical Institute of Reading (SIR), an affiliate of United Surgical Partners International (USPI), offers a high quality, service-oriented environment of care for surgical patients. SIR ranks in the top 100 hospitals for total joint replacement for five years and for spine surgery for the last two years. Our state-of-the art facility has four operating rooms and one procedure room, allowing surgeons to perform procedures in the specialty areas of: Anesthesia, Gynecology, Orthopedics, Orthopedic Foot & Ankle, Pain Management, Plastic Surgery, Podiatry, General and Spinal Surgery.
Surgical Institute of Reading is looking for a top-performer with solid knowledge of PSU Recovery Patient Care Aide. Thís is a fast-paced environment that is driven to reach the highest quality and satisfaction outcomes in Pennsylvania. The Patient Care Aide will assist patients with activities of daily living and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.
BENEFITS
Our competitive salary and benefits package includes medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid time off and life insurance.
Monday - Friday with weekend flexibility. Hours are 3PM - 11:30PM
Required Skills:
Position required skills for the Patient Care Aide include:
- High school student or graduate or equivalent
- Previous clinical hospital experience preferred
- Current certification in CPR, preferred
- Customer Service/Relationship/Communication
- Job knowledge/Responsibilities/Productivity
- Environment of Care/Patient Safety
- Infection Control/Employee Health and Safety
- Patients' Rights
Required Experience:
Position qualifications and requirements for the Patient Care Aide include:
- One year experience directly related to duties and responsibilities specified is preferred
- Knowledge of patient care charts and patient histories
- Patient Interviewing skills
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
- Ability to adapt to change quickly, strong knowledge base relative to surgery procedures and management of the surgical patient
- Understands principles of aseptic technique and their implementation
- Possess the ability to follow established cleaning methods in performing daily tasks
- Must be able to keep all equipment in good working condition
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