PCA - NICU - Full Time - Night

Dayton Children's; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Dayton Children's in Dayton, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) for the NICU night shift. You will support nurses in delivering patient care, monitor vitals, assist with activities of daily living, and help maintain a safe, family-centered environment.

Education: HSD/GED required; PCA training or enrollment in a health care program preferred. 1-2 years STNA hospital experience preferred; CPR is preferred or must be obtained within 2 weeks of start date.

Qualifications

• HSD/GED required.
• PCA training or experience, or actively enrolled in a health care related education program is required.
• 1-2 years STNA experience in hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurse in completion of patient care activities.
• Measure and record vital signs, intake and output.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide safe transportation and environment.
• Cross-train to support clinical and clerical sides of the business.

Skills

Communication

Patient care support

Education

HSD/GED required

PCA training or experience or enrolled in program

Job description

## PCA - NICU - Full Time - NightApply: Dayton Children's - Main Campus: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R23753## **Facility:**Dayton Children's - Main Campus## **Department:**NICU## **Schedule:**Full time## **Hours:**36## **Job Details:**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.**Department Specific Job Details:****Education:*** HSD/GED is required**Experience:*** PCA training or PCA experience or actively enrolled in a health care related education program is required* 1-2 years STNA experience in hospital setting is preferred**Certification/Licensure:*** CPR is preferred at hire, but must be obtained within 2 weeks of start date