Patient Care Technician

1 week ago

Erie, Pennsylvania, United States Select Specialty Hospital - Erie Full time

Position Overview:
*Select Specialty Hospital - Erie
  • Nursing Assistant (NA) - Full-Time Nights - 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. with a $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
  • Compensation: $19.57 per hour
  • Career Advancement: Opportunity to pursue an associate degree in nursing (RN) at an accredited institution with
    full tuition coverage provided by Select Medical.
  • At Select Specialty Hospital, a division of Select Medical, we specialize in the care of chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients requiring extended hospital care. Our organization employs over 48,000 individuals nationwide, delivering quality care to approximately 70,000 patients daily across our four divisions. Our mission is to ensure an exceptional patient care experience that fosters healing and recovery in a compassionate setting. Each team member plays a crucial role in achieving this by embodying our cultural values - celebrating achievements, taking ownership of the future, prioritizing patient-centered care, driving change, thinking critically, and building trust.
Are you enthusiastic about the challenge of caring for medically complex patients? Do you have a passion for providing an outstanding patient experience? If so, consider this opportunity with us. Key Responsibilities:

We seek dedicated individuals who will embody the Select Medical Way, which emphasizes prioritizing patient needs, enhancing the quality of life within the community, fostering continuous development and innovation, delivering high-quality care, and acting ethically.

As a Nursing Assistant (NA), you will collaborate with highly skilled clinicians and some of the nation's leading critical care nurses.

Your role will involve working under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse, performing routine tasks related to patient care, bedside nursing, and documenting the care provided.

* Responsibilities include assisting patients with bathing using basin-less bath products, oral hygiene, feeding, and hair care.


  • Responding to patient calls and providing timely services that enhance the patient's physical well-being.
  • Engaging in hourly rounds.
  • Assisting in transporting patients to and from various treatment areas as needed; aiding transport staff in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs.
  • Ensuring the cleanliness of various instruments and equipment, including bedpans, urinals, and wheelchairs.
  • Keeping patient rooms clean and organized, including making beds.
  • Maintaining unit stock levels of supplies and equipment as directed.

Qualifications:


You will demonstrate an understanding of patient needs, ensuring that each patient feels informed, understood, and heard.

You are committed to delivering superior quality care and are an innovative problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.


Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma/equivalent or relevant work experience (3+ years).
  • BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
  • Hospital experience as a nursing assistant, certification as a nursing assistant, or experience in a related field such as a medical assistant or as an actively enrolled nursing student. Nursing students may be considered as nurse assistants if approved by the State Practice Act.

Additional Information:

Select Medical is dedicated to providing our employees with a work-life balance, recognizing that satisfied employees have both rewarding careers and fulfilling lives outside of work.

* Opportunity to care for complex, critically ill patients.

  • Comprehensive orientation program.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, including registered nurses, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and physicians to assist patients in regaining their independence.
  • Build collaborative relationships with patients and their families.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID).
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage.
  • A 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Short and Long Term Disability.
  • Personal and Family Medical Leave. Select Medical is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Job Type:

Full-time Compensation:
$19.57 per hour

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