Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Burnet ED - Part-time, Night Shift

Cincinnati Children's

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) works in the Burnet Emergency Department on a part-time night shift. Under RN supervision, the PCA provides approved care to assigned patients, assists with care interventions and activities of daily living, and may support one-on-one observation and patient transport. The role includes communicating patient status changes, documenting in medical records, maintaining a safe and organized environment, following infection-control and safety procedures, responding urgently to alarms, and providing clerical support. The PCA is expected to demonstrate Cincinnati Children's CARES behaviors and contribute to a positive experience for patients, families, visitors, and coworkers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must meet one of the following: completion of a medical/surgical or equivalent clinical rotation from an ACEN-, CCNE-, or NLN CNEA-accredited institution; listing on the Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA registry (out-of-state CNAs must receive reciprocity within 180 days of hire); listing on the Ohio or National Emergency Medical Services Registry; one year of patient-care experience within the last three years; or successful completion after hire of the organization's Patient Care Assistant training program.
Training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and maintenance of certification.

Responsibilities

Provide approved care to assigned patients and assist with implementation of interventions under RN supervision.
Supervise and assist patients with activities of daily living and developmentally appropriate activities.
Assist coworkers after completing assigned duties.
Use crisis-control techniques and assist with de-escalating patients and visitors.
Assist with patient transport as requested and, as needed, one-on-one patient observation.
Demonstrate Cincinnati Children's CARES behaviors and provide extraordinary customer service to patients, families, visitors, and coworkers.
Report patients' current status and changes in condition on an ongoing basis and in shift-change summaries.
Complete timely documentation in the patient medical record and seek information or guidance when needed.
Discuss work-situation concerns with the Director or designee.
Keep work areas organized and safe, accessible, effective, and efficient for patients, families, visitors, and employees.
Comply with infection-control policies and procedures and follow safety procedures appropriate to children's ages and developmental levels.
Respond urgently to communication-system alerts and patient alarms.
Answer telephone calls according to CCHMC telephone etiquette.
Assemble charts, order patient supplies, and stock clerical supplies.
May assist with orientation and training of new employees.