WellSpan Health·Ephrata, Pennsylvania
Provides clinical support to patient care staff by performing duties such as taking vital signs and assisting patients with activities of daily living. Responsibilities also include replenishing supplies and performing specialized tasks like EKGs and phlebotomy.
Evening/Night (7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.)
Every third weekend and every other holiday
Eligible for shift differential
Ephrata Community Hospital's emergency department will see an average of 30,000 patients a year. The department consists of 29 beds including a 6 bed secure behavioral health area.
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, and performs special assigned and or delegated duties such as performing EKGs, Point-of-Care testing, phlebotomy and splinting.
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 less than one year of experience as a Nursing Assistant, EMT, or Nursing Student. Heartsaver CPR/AED certification is required upon hire, while CNA certification is preferred.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, Emergency Department nursing assistant openings often reflect steady demand for support staff who can work in fast-paced, patient-facing settings during evening and night shifts. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a high school diploma or GED, limited direct experience, CPR/AED readiness, and prefer CNA certification; the listed requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your Heartsaver CPR/AED status and highlight any EMT, nursing student, or bedside care experience on your application.