WellSpan Health·Ephrata, Pennsylvania
Acts as a unit secretary managing communications, medical records, and scheduling for the Progressive Care Unit. Provides clinical support as a nursing assistant by taking vital signs and assisting patients with activities of daily living.
Day/Evening (7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
Weekend rotation and one major and one minor holiday per year
The progressive care unit (PCU) is a 9-bed unit providing care to patients requiring medical and surgical progressive care. Our patient population consists of patients with acute lung disease processes requiring BiPAP; those with atrial arrythmias needing IV anti-arrhythmic medications; DKA patients on insulin drips; post VATS patients needing chest tube management; alcohol withdraw patients on Precedex drips; and post PCI patients. Our PCU team is a close-knit, cohesive team who are passionately committed to promoting a positive work environment and providing excellent care to our community!
Acts as a receptionist for visitors and serves as a central contact for telephone calls and a distribution point for paper and electronic communication, laboratory and test results.
Interacts daily with visitors, patients, physicians and staff and displays a positive, helpful attitude.
Demonstrates ability to accurately transcribe physician orders and creates and maintains the medical record.
Schedules patient care services.
Is responsible for electronic data entry and retrieval.
Is a key member of the care delivery team.
Provides clinical support services to patient care staff by performing a variety of duties related to patient care.
Takes patient vital signs, assists patients with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, feeding, toileting, etc.), inventories and replenishes supplies and equipment.
May perform special assigned duties such as performing EKGs and Point-of-Care testing.
WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care.
As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.
Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation.
With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions.
Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.
One of eight premier hospitals in the WellSpan system, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital offers a full range of leading-edge inpatient, outpatient and emergent care services.
The hospital is noted for its distinct ability to combine state-of-the-art medical technology with quality, compassionate care to meet the needs of the more than 550,000 residents of northern Lancaster County and the surrounding area.
As a full-service, non-profit acute-care hospital, with a 141 licensed bed capacity, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital admits approximately 5,500 patients annually.
Nearby WellSpan Ephrata Cancer Center supports the hospital as part of WellSpan’s regional network of five cancer centers.
WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S.
News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and Basic Life Support certification. Preferred qualifications include Certified Nurse Aide certification and completion of unit secretary and medical terminology courses.
Market context
Support-services roles in Pennsylvania are often tied to steady staffing needs in hospitals and care facilities, especially when teams need reliable coverage for patient support and daily operations. These positions can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with CNA and current BLS credentials, plus prior acute or rehabilitation hospital experience, even when experience is not required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your certification dates and hospital experience before applying.
