Patient Care Assistant, Liberty Urgent Care

Position: Patient Care Assistant

Department: Liberty Urgent Care

Hours: 20 hours/week

Shift: AM

As a PCA/STNA/CNA at Cincinnati Children's, you will enjoy:

• Competitive progressive salary scale with shift differential

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, & vision coverage (effective on your first day), pension plan, and tuition reimbursement (Bachelors and Masters) & expanded tuition program for certain certificate program

• New Critical Care Building! It added 632,500 square feet and 249 new beds (including 12 ICU overflow beds).

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better, and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

Assist the professional staff with one or multiple patients as assigned in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care activities.

1:1 Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

Assist the professional staff to provide 1:1 direct observation and re-direction to patients presenting with an immediate safety concern including but not limited to suicidal ideation; flight risk; aggressive behavior; traumatic brain injury; removal of lines/drains/ airways; harmful to self; patients with social concerns; or to specifically monitor patients with an External Cerebrospinal Ventricular Drain (EVD). To provide support and appropriate intervention to patients classified as an Employee Safety Risk (ESR).

PCA/Monitor Tech (NICU & TCC Only)

Monitor patients by way of live video feed and physiologic waveforms. Follow algorithm to notify staff of urgent/emergent situations. Provide direct patient care as delegated by the nurse. Provide environmental support through unit stocking; cleaning and organizing.

Qualifications - External

Expected Salary Range: 17.00 - 18.63

Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent AND NLN or CCNE accredited nursing program student

• At least 1 year of related experience

• Completion of medical/surgical or equivalent clinical rotation OR Listed on Ohio STNA registry OR Ohio CNA; If CNA is in another state, must receive reciprocity within 180 days of hire OR Listed on Ohio Emergency Medical Services Registry

Preferred:

Unique Skills:

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disability