Patient Care Assistant II (PCA) - Medical Unit (Per Diem)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

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 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

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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