PCA - NICU - Part Time - Night

Dayton Children's Hospital; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Dayton Children's Hospital in Dayton, OH seeks a Part-time Patient Care Assistant (PCA) in the NICU to support nurses in delivering careful, developmentally appropriate care. You will report patient information, measure vitals, assist with daily living activities, and help maintain a safe environment while adapting to fluctuating census and needs.

The role emphasizes strong communication, confidentiality, and teamwork as part of a patient- and family-centered care approach.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Able to report patient information and ask questions as indicated.
• Commitment to patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nurse with patient care activities, considering patient development.
• Measure and record vital signs, intake and output.
• Assist with activities of daily living and safe transport of patients.
• Maintain a safe environment and report hazards.
• Cross-train to support clinical and clerical tasks.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

HSD/GED

Job description

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.

Facility

Dayton Children's - Main Campus

Department

NICU

Schedule

Part time

Hours

24

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.

Education

Job Description
HSD/GED is required

Experience

PCA training or PCA experience or actively enrolled in a health care related education program is required

Certification/Licensure

1-2 years STNA experience in hospital setting is preferred
CPR is preferred at hire, but must be obtained within 2 weeks of start date