Patient Care Assistant Medical Unit

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Assistant to provide continuous observation and one-on-one care for a group of patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and BLS certification, with 1 year of relevant experience preferred. The position is full-time, onsite with shift coverage including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
• Minimum one year of relevant patient care experience preferred.
• Experience with EPIC or similar EMR software preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, one-on-one observation and monitoring of assigned patients.
• Provide evidence-based de-escalation interventions.
• Maintain a safe environment for self, patients and others.
• Remain alert and attentive at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of the patient.
• Provide direct patient care such as vital signs and transporting patients to other departments as delegated by and under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Stock linens and supplies.
• Document observations, interventions, and any pertinent information accurately and in a timely manner within EPIC.
• Prioritize and execute task for the assigned patients in a timely and efficient manner.
• Alert nursing staff promptly to any signs of distress, discomfort, or changes in the patient's condition.
• Maintain a calm and professional presence for the patient and their family members.
• Follow all hospital or facility protocols and procedures related to patient observation and safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Medical terminology

Patient safety

Family communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification (American Heart Association)

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Full Time (36 hours per week)

7:00am-7:30pm includes weekend and holiday rotation

Onsite for 7 Medical

Summary

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) provides continuous observation and individual care for a group of patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, one-on-one observation and monitoring of assigned patients.
• Provide evidence-based de-escalation interventions
• Maintain a safe environment for self, patients and others
• Remain alert and attentive at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of the patient.
• Provide direct patient care such as vital signs and transporting patients to other departments as delegated by and under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Stock linens and supplies
• Document observations, interventions, and any pertinent information accurately and in a timely manner within EPIC
• Prioritize and execute task for the assigned patients in a timely and efficient manner
• Alert nursing staff promptly to any signs of distress, discomfort, or changes in the patient's condition.
• Maintain a calm and professional presence for the patient and their family members.
• Follow all hospital or facility protocols and procedures related to patient observation and safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other information

Technical Expertise

• Knowledge of and experience in medical terminology preferred.
• Experience working in healthcare environment is preferred.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required.
• Experience working in an electronic medical record (i.e. EPIC) or similar software is preferred.

Education and Experience

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) training from the American Heart Association is required.
• Years of relevant experience: Minimum one (1) year of experience is preferred
• Years of supervisory experience: None

Full Time

FTE: 0.900000

Status: Onsite