Patient Care Assistant-Med/Surg-FT and PT Openings

Connecticut Children's Medical Center•Hartford, CT

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse as part of an inpatient/hospital unit, performs a variety of routine direct patient care, environmental and administrative support activities to promote the health, safety and comfort of patients and families. All patient care and support activities are completed in accordance with CCMC and unit policies and procedures. Part-time and full-time positions available on the following units: MS6, MS7, MS8 and ACGT. MS6 provides care to both medical and surgical patients and specializes in the care of children with complex gastrointestinal, orthopedics, general surgery and nephrology conditions as well as eating disorders. MS7 is a medical surgical floor with 28 beds where the average patient turnaround and length of stay is between 24 hours to 3 days. They specialize in the care of children with complex Neurology, Cardiology, Pulmonary and Urology conditions as well as other general medical ailments. MS8 is a 27 bed, inpatient floor where the team works closely with multiple specialty areas to provide compassionate care, innovative treatment options, and novel clinical therapies to children and young adults affected by cancer and blood disorders. The staff are provided a strong foundation for caring for this population by offering both Hem/Onc Foundations classes and Chemotherapy/Biotherapy classes. Advanced Cellular and Gene Therapy (ACGT) is a six bed unit operating in partnership with MS8 through a shared nursing staff and integrated model of care.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or equivalent, or high level of education that requires a high school diploma
BLS/CPR, American Heart Association, required within 2 weeks of hire and must remain current at all times.
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training certification required within 3 months of hire and maintained thereafter.
Basic medical terminology preferred.
Basic math and measurements.
Basic understanding of organization’s environment of care and infection control policies and procedures.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English demonstrating a command of basic grammar and spelling is required
Understand and follow specific written and verbal instructions and procedures.
Learn and demonstrate competency in standard clinical procedures within specialty area, according to established protocols.
Maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Learn and follow established protocols in order to initiate appropriate action in emergency/crisis situations
Learn and demonstrate competency in basic data entry/data retrieval in electronic patient records and/or patient supply systems utilized on unit.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion or enrollment in a Certified Nurse’s Aide training program, completion of a Medical Assistant program, or EMT certification strongly preferred.
Minimum of one year pediatric PCA experience preferred
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification by State of Connecticut preferred.
Ability to communicate Bilingually (Spanish/English) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care (as defined by unit) that addresses the population-specific needs of the patients on the unit. Activities may include any of the following: assist patient with feedings and personal care (e.g. hygiene, ambulating and activities of daily living, etc.); obtain vital signs, temperature, weight, height, head circumference or other patient data as required; obtain and test specimens (e.g. blood glucose, urine, etc.); transport patients; assist with patient admissions and discharges.
Demonstrates an awareness of safety needs and a basic knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, risk management and environment of care policies in all interactions with patients/families.
Responds with tact and discretion to the needs of patients and families, and reports needs beyond the PCA skill level to the RN.
Accurately documents patient information on appropriate forms.
Demonstrates basic data entry and data retrieval competency in electronic patient records and/or patient supply systems utilized on unit.
Maintains appropriate inventories of unit supplies in patient rooms/bedside stands; and in treatment, utility, medication and linen rooms.
Cleans, maintains and inventories unit equipment.
May perform quality control checks on equipment or supplies as directed by the RN.
Utilizes all equipment appropriately, and notifies appropriate person of equipment or facility breakdown or damage.
Assist with miscellaneous errands, and transportation of medication (including controlled substances) blood, equipment and supplies, as directed by the RN.
Assist with routine clerical tasks.
Demonstrates knowledge of the population-specific differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice.
Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and co-workers.
Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC STANDARDS.