Patient Care Assistant- H & V stepdown- Part Time- Nights

The Christ Hospital Health Network; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) II to support patient care, comfort, and safety. Duties are delegated by a Registered Nurse following Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines, with care framed by collaboration among patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Strong emphasis on culturally sensitive, age-appropriate care. The PCA II role may require critical thinking to address concerns as needed, under supervision of nursing staff and within hospital

Qualifications

• Minimum education/training requirements: High School Diploma.
• Experience requirements: 1–3 years of experience or active BSN student with 1 semester clinical rotation.
• Licensing/certifications: AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.

Skills

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) II supports patient care by ensuring comfort and safety, following the model of care at TCH, which emphasizes collaboration between patients, families, and healthcare teams. Care is culturally sensitive and age-appropriate, and all duties are delegated by a Registered Nurse according to Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines. PCA II may also use critical thinking to escape concerns as needed.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

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EDUCATION: High School Diploma required

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 1 - 3 Years of Experience Required or Active BSN student with 1 semester completed clinical rotation

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Required