Patient Care Assistant Surgical Unit

Akron Children's Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide continuous, one-on-one observation and basic nurse-supported care for a group of patients in an inpatient setting.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and preferred 1 year of healthcare experience. The position is full-time (36 hours) with a weekend/holiday rotation and onsite work on the Surgical Unit, utilizing EPIC for documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of healthcare experience preferred.
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR preferred.

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 to ensure patient safety and well-being.
• Perform direct patient care such as vital signs and transporting patients as delegated by a licensed nurse.
• Stock linens and supplies.
• Document observations and interventions accurately in EPIC.
• Prioritize tasks and alert nursing staff to changes in patient condition.
• Maintain a calm, professional presence for patients and families.
• Follow hospital protocols related to observation and safety.
• .perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical terminology

Healthcare experience

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Full Time (36 hours per week)

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

Onsite for 6 Surgical Unit

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 mannerAlert 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.

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