Patient Care Assistant, PICU Evenings

Shriners Hospitals for Children; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Philadelphia is seeking a full-time Patient Care Assistant for our PICU. You will assist in delivering patient care under RN supervision and help keep a safe, compassionate environment for children and their families.

Evening hours from 3:30pm to 12:00am require CPR certification, CNA credential, and HS diploma. Preference given to those with pediatric experience; compensation determined by years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED.
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Responsibilities

• Assists in the delivery of patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Provides direct patient care and performs routine tasks as assigned.
• Must consistently demonstrate caring and appropriate behavior when interacting with patients and families.
• Monitors children’s activities and maintains a safe physical and psychosocial environment for children.
• Answers telephones, triages phone calls appropriately.
• Completes purchase orders for PICU and inpatient unit.
• Maintains unit supplies and monitors inventory.
• Assists with routine secretarial assistance such as copying, faxing, and typing.
• Assist with patient transport.
• Schedule appointments with consultants, radiology, and other imaging services.
• Assists with performance improvement processes and gathering data.

Skills

CNA

CPR

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

Shriners Children’s has an opportunity for a full-time Patient Care Assistant in our PICU at our Philadelphia hospital. Evening Hours- 3:30pm- 12:00 AM

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists in the delivery of patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Provides direct patient care and performs routine tasks as assigned
• Must consistently demonstrate caring and appropriate behavior when interacting with patients and families
• Monitors children’s activities and maintains a safe physical and psychosocial environment for children
• Answers telephones, triages phone calls appropriately
• Completes purchase orders for PICU and inpatient unit
• Maintains unit supplies and monitors’ inventory
• Assists with routine secretarial assistance such as copying, faxing, and typing
• Assist with patient transport
• Schedule appointments with consultants, radiology, and other imaging services
• Assists with performance improvement processes and gathering data

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma / GED
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of pediatric experience

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.