PCA II- SPECIALTY PEDS 3W- FULL TIME

Company: Dayton Children's
Location: Dayton
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Facility:
Dayton Children's - Main CampusDepartment:
Specialty PediatricsSchedule:
Full timeHours:
36Job 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 II is cross trained to support the clinical and clerical sides of the business.
Department Specific Job Details:

Dayton Children's offers a full range of primary and specialty health care services for infants, children and teens. 3W is a medical surgical floor caring for patients under the hospitalist's care. Diagnoses can range from respiratory problems, failure to thrive, behavioral health, cellulitis, amongst many others.

FULL TIME DAY SHIFT 7a-7p

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
      Education Requirements:
      GED, High School (Required)
      Certification/License Requirements:
      CPR: Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation - American Heart Association

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