PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT

Search Jobs Keyword Location When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Patient Care Assistant LOCATION: Akron, Ohio CATEGORY: nursing Overview At Akron Children's, careers in nursing feel different. You make an impact on a daily basis, face-to-face, on children and their families. You do much more than treat patients. As the individual your patients come to recognize, rely on and smile at, you go beyond the title of nurse. Because this is more than a job. It's what you were meant to do. Success Profile What makes a successful nurse at Akron Children's? Check out the top traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix. Compassionate Helpful Personable Positive Sincere Understanding Job Description Job Requisition Number 37628 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 manner Alert 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 Part Time FTE: 0.600000 Status: Onsite Grow Your Career with Akron Children's Here at Akron Children's, we offer many ways for our nurses to succeed and grow professionally. There are multiple ways to grow your nursing career into areas such as leadership, education/professional development, advanced practice, informatics, research, quality, and more. Benefits Benefits for Akron Children's team members go far beyond their compensation. Our comprehensive benefits program offers coverage, connections and resources that enable you to live your best life while growing your career. Nurse Residency Program Health and Wellness Programs Education Assistance Career Development Ascend Program Awards and Recognition Employee Highlight What inspires me as a nurse manager is my team of staff nurses and how dedicated they are. It doesn't matter how busy we are. They work and continue to work until the job is done. Karan Johnson Nurse Manager, Adolescent Unit Our Promises To treat every child as we would our own. To treat others as they would like to be treated. To turn no child away. Support for your nursing career. We know this is more than a job for you. It's what you were meant to do. Support for every perspective Diversity is more than a word at Akron Children's – it’s our way of life. We truly reflect the communities we serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr