Patient Care Assistant II (PCA) - Emergency Department

Job description

About the Department

nThe Rady Children's Emergency Department is a Lantern-awarded Level I Trauma Center with 42 beds, including two trauma rooms. We are the only pediatric emergency department within the San Diego region and operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We are proud to have a big team of MDs, RNs, LVNs, HUCs, PCAs, BHAs, Social Workers, Child Life Specialists, and Behavioral Specialists that value strong collaboration and communication across disciplines. We are a busy department that cares for over 300 patients each day, with a census of 103,000 patients last year, and includes a growing population of behavioral health patients.

nJob Summary

nThe Patient Care Assistant is a team member who functions as part of our Emergency Department team caring for our medical and behavioral health patients. PCAs support and collaborate with our care team of physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, social workers, child life and more to provide safe care for our patients.

nThe PCAs may provide direct patient care, assisting with vitals, applying splints for orthopedic injuries, EKGs, assisting with procedure holds for laceration repairs, IVs or assisting with the flow of the department, rooming patients, providing comfort care items, cleaning rooms, or transporting. In addition, the ED PCA is trained in the role of our hospital unit clerk, and may have to occasionally step into this role, answering internal and external phone calls from staff, the community, and local hospitals.

nThe third role includes the role of a patient safety monitor with our behavioral health patients, while in this role they continuously monitor patient behavior, documenting changes, or preferences, engage in safe distractions/activities/therapeutic conversations while they await an appropriate disposition. They should be flexible and adaptable and comfortable, changing hats and responsibilities to assist with the needs of the department at any time during their shift. They should be strong communicators, team players and comfortable with de-escalation techniques and managing challenging behaviors.

nUnder the direct supervision of a licensed care practitioner, the Patient Care Assistant II provides and documents clinical care and associated tasks as assigned. Applies appropriate age and developmental approach in application of care. Regularly performs a supportive role to physicians nurses and families in the delivery of patient care by assisting patient care delivery team with emergency calls and clinical communications and performing admission discharge and transfer workflows. Responds to emergency codes by performing appropriate protocols and identifying, initiating and using vital resources. Prepares and maintains patient medical record on the clinical unit including the medical record discharge process. Enters compiles and reviews reports in a timely and accurate manner. Performs administrative duties as assigned.

nSkills Required

nnnProven experience as PCA

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nnCommitted to health & safety

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nnWell-organized

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nnExcellent communication and people skills

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nnPositive and conscientious demeanor

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nnStrong ethics

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n nSchedule

nNight shift , 3 12-hour shifts

nWeekend requirements are 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule per CBA guidelines. Night shift (1900 and 1600) weekend days are Friday and Saturday.

nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

nnnHigh School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent

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nnBLS for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association

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n nMust have one of the following:

nnnCompletion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program

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nnCompletion of a Certified Medical Assistant program

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nnCompletion of a Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program

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nnEnrolled in a Registered Nurse program AND completed at least 1 clinical acute hospital rotation

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n nKnowledge of medical terminology

nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

nAssociate's Degree

nCompletion of a RN/LVN pediatric rotation

nMore than one-year previous healthcare or unit clerk experience

nBilingual preferred

nThe current salary range for this position is $23.00 to $30.27/hr.

nRady Children's Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the "date posted" until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

nEOE including disability/vet

Worksite address

san diego, CA, 92189, US

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