PCA - Specialty Pediatrics 3W - Full Time - Night

Dayton Children's Hospital

81d

About The Position

Responsible for assisting the nurse in completion of patient care activities, taking into consideration the patient’s developmental levels. Demonstrates strong communication skills, accepts delegated tasks and has the knowledge and understanding to ask questions and report patient information as indicated. Appropriately handles patient information understanding confidentiality and privacy. Complies with the safety management program designed to provide a physical environment free of hazards and to reduce the risk of injury. Is knowledgeable about and responsive to the mission of the hospital. The PCA promotes a patient and family experience oriented environment and acts as a change agent to meet the rapidly changing census and needs of all customers-both internal and external. The PCA measures and records vital signs, intake and output, assists patients with activities of daily living, and provides safe transportation and environment for patients. The PCA is cross trained to support the clinical and clerical sides of the business.

Requirements

• GED or High School diploma required.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nurse in completion of patient care activities.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Accept delegated tasks and report patient information as indicated.
• Handle patient information with confidentiality and privacy.
• Comply with the safety management program.
• Promote a patient and family experience oriented environment.
• Measure and record vital signs and intake/output.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide safe transportation and environment for patients.
• Support both clinical and clerical sides of the business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees