Summary
Location
United States
Type
part-time
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About this role
Facility:
Dayton Children's - South CampusDepartment:
Emergency Department - South CampusSchedule:
Part timeHours:
24Job 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.CPR - BLS certificate is required within 2 weeks of hire
Department Specific Job Details:
The PCA II delivers basic patient care, provides comfort measures, maintains patient care environment, and reports patient responses to nursing interventions. The PCA II is a member of the Collaborative Practice team and renders care in accordance with the Standards of Care and Standards of Practice. It is essential that all nursing tasks performed by trained unlicensed assistive personnel be done under the supervision of a licensed nurse. The delegating licensed nurse retains accountability for the delegation and the outcome of the task (Ohio Revised Code -- ORC, Section 4723.28) The PCA II is responsible for the accurate entering of physician orders into the appropriate computer systems and communication of orders to other Dayton Children's departments. The PCA II collaborates with the charge nurse or relief charge nurse to facilitate coordination of activities on the unit. The PCA II interfaces with and maintains open communication with nursing, physician, and other hospital departments. REQUIRED: High school diploma/GED, current CPR certification, PCA training or actively enrolled in a health care related education program, communications skills and customer service skills required.
Education Requirements:
High SchoolCertification/License Requirements:
CPR: Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation - American Heart AssociationOther facts
About Dayton Children's Hospital
Dayton Children's Hospital is the only facility in the region devoted to the health, safety and information needs of children and their families.
Dayton Children's is staffed by pediatricians, pediatric specialists and clinical staff with special training and experience in caring for children. In addition, everything from room decor to life-saving equipment in is designed with the comfort of children in mind.
As a regional referral center, Dayton Children's draws patients from a 20-county area that includes Ohio and eastern Indiana. Dayton Children's affiliation with Wright State University School of Medicine and accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations ensures young patients the finest pediatric care available.
Dayton Children's staff of over 200 physicians and residents includes primary care pediatricians as well as subspecialists in over 35 areas of pediatric medicine. Working as a team with the medical staff are more than 3500 employees and volunteers who share a commitment to quality care no matter what their specific titles or duties.
What you'll do
- The PCA is responsible for assisting nurses with patient care activities while considering the patient's developmental levels. They also maintain communication with nursing staff and report patient responses to interventions.
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