Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Sedation, Part Time, Dayshift

East Tennessee Children's Hospital • Knoxville, TN

31d

About The Position

This position performs tasks which involve specified nursing care for patients delegated by and performed under the direction of an RN.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• BLS required to be maintained.
• Nursing assistant training and/or three months experience required
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, ability to meet the demands of an active position.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.
• Provides personal care to patients, adhering to the individualized plan of care in cooperation with the RN.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Answers call lights and attends to/reports patient needs promptly and politely.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide non-direct patient care/support services to staff under the direction of licensed personnel.
• Consistently optimizes time efficiently and effectively, and serves as a role model/resource for others.
• Respectfully uses hospital resources appropriately, avoiding miss-use, abuse or waste as specific to Lean Principles.
• Promptly, thoroughly and accurately records applicable patient charges to ensure appropriate billing of services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees