Patient Care Assistant II (PCA) - Urgent Care (Per Diem)

Rady Children's Hospital • Oceanside, CA

89d • $22 - $30

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a licensed care practitioner, the Patient Care Assistant II provides and documents clinical care and associated tasks as assigned. Applies appropriate age and developmental approach in application of care. Regularly performs a supportive role to physicians, nurses, and families in the delivery of patient care by assisting the patient care delivery team with emergency calls and clinical communications and performing admission, discharge, and transfer workflows. Responds to emergency codes by performing appropriate protocols and identifying, initiating, and using vital resources. Prepares and maintains patient medical record on the clinical unit including the medical record discharge process. Enters, compiles, and reviews reports in a timely and accurate manner. Performs administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association.
• Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program, Certified Medical Assistant program, or Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program, or enrolled in a Registered Nurse program with at least 1 clinical acute hospital rotation.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree.
• Completion of a RN/LVN pediatric rotation.
• More than one-year previous healthcare or unit clerk experience.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document clinical care and associated tasks as assigned.
• Apply appropriate age and developmental approach in application of care.
• Assist patient care delivery team with emergency calls and clinical communications.
• Perform admission, discharge, and transfer workflows.
• Respond to emergency codes by performing appropriate protocols.
• Prepare and maintain patient medical record on the clinical unit.
• Enter, compile, and review reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $22.00 to $30.27.
• Regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED