Patient Care Nurse Assistant

Shifts Initial Full-Time Monday thru Friday 8a-5p Day-time Training Pediatric Cardiac Step Down, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, Respiratory, Hematology/Oncology, Float Pool, GI, Endocrinology and General Medicine Are you passionate about helping others and making a real difference in your community's health? As a Full time Nights and Rotating Shifts Initial Full-Time Monday thru Friday 8a-5p Day-time Training Rainbow Babies & Children's Departments to include, but not limited to: Pediatric Cardiac Step Down, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Unit, Respiratory, Hematology/Oncology, Float Pool, GI, Endocrinology and General Medicine Are you passionate about helping others and making a real difference in your community's health? As a Patient Care Nurse Assistant (PCNA), you'll be essential in offering compassionate care and support to patients. University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital is looking for dedicated and passionate team members. Benefits For Regular Status Caregivers Made For You Include Competitive salary + up to an additional $1.00 per hour! Free parking Medical / Dental / Vision benefits Retirement and pension plans Employee Rewards Program Career advancement through our Career Ladder Program

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The Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) completes patient care activities and provides clerical support as delegated by the RN. Completes patient care activities & provides clerical support as delegated by the RN. May perform PCNA and/or administrative assistant during a shift as needed. Perform duties including, but not limited to: ADLs, vital signs, I & O, 12-lead ECG, bladder scan, hygiene, and venipuncture (where applicable). Familiarity with using: Wheelchair, EKG equipment, patient assistive devices, and patient care equipment specific to assigned population. Conducts chart audits as directed by the nurse manager. Assists with patient data collection and reporting. Assists with billing functions as needed. Maintains the patient record (in written and/or electronic format). Orders supplies for the department as directed by the nurse manager. Facilitates communication and efficient unit operations. Orients newly hired PCNAs and/or administrative assistants. Within the administrative assistant role, provides clinical, reception, communication, and guest relations support using verbal, electronic, and written techniques to maintain the operations of the assigned area. What You Will Do Performs basic patient care tasks as delegated by the RN and assists, under the direction of the RN, in the implementation of the established plan of care. Compassionate in all interactions with patients, families, and peers. Follows established evidence-based prevention guidelines to promote positive patient outcomes. Provides a safe environment in patient rooms and on unit. Facilitates stocking and ordering of supplies for patient care. Assists with unit communication and facilitates unit operations. Acts as a key resource for onboarding and training new team members. Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Education High School Equivalent / GED (Required) Work Experience Prior clinical and or administrative assistant experience. (Preferred) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Basic patient care skills. (Preferred proficiency) Effective communication with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. (Required proficiency) Able to organize changing work assignments. (Required proficiency) Flexibility. (Required proficiency)Patient focused. (Required proficiency) Positive, can-do attitude; self-motivated and willing to learn. (Required proficiency) Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision. (Required proficiency) Ability to cope with stressful situations and adjust to varying workloads. (Required proficiency) Basic computer skills. (Required proficiency) Strong attention to detail. (Required proficiency) Medical terminology. (Preferred proficiency) Able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal (Required proficiency) Exposure to patient care equipment specific to assigned population; telephone; nurse call system; pager. (Preferred proficiency) Licenses and Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 90 Days) Physical Demands Standing Frequently Walking Frequently Sitting Rarely Lifting Frequently 50 lbs Carrying Frequently 50 lbs Pushing Frequently 50 lbs Pulling Frequently 50 lbs Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs Balancing Occasionally Stooping Frequently Kneeling Frequently Crouching Frequently Crawling Occasionally Reaching Frequently Handling Frequently Grasping Frequently Feeling Constantly Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Constantly Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly #J-18808-Ljbffr UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s