Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Emergency Department, Full Time, Days
About The Position
A Patient Care Assistant (PCA) in the Emergency Department provides direct, culturally sensitive, and age-appropriate care to patients by assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, collecting specimens, and supporting clinical procedures under the direction of a registered nurse. They ensure patient safety, maintain a clean and organized environment, communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff, and respond appropriately to the diverse physical and behavioral health needs of the ED population. West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region’s largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation. West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. West Chester Hospital has also achieved Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC), and the hospital is routinely ranked among the best places to work in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati. West Chester Hospital is a certified Level III trauma center which shares providers with our Level I trauma center, UC Medical Center, in downtown Cincinnati. Our leadership team is committed to creating a supportive environment where all employees have a work-life balance. All staff have open lines of communication with leadership. Our Emergency Department team strives to create a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Requirements
- Full-Time
- Day Shift
Responsibilities
- Provides direct, culturally sensitive, and age-appropriate care to patients
- Assists with daily living activities
- Monitors vital signs
- Collects specimens
- Supports clinical procedures under the direction of a registered nurse
- Ensures patient safety
- Maintains a clean and organized environment
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, and staff
- Responds appropriately to the diverse physical and behavioral health needs of the ED population
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
- 401K
- Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
- Community Discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
