Patient Care Assistant, PICU

Job description

Shriners Children's Patient Care Assistant

Shriners Children's has an opportunity for a full-time Patient Care Assistant in our PICU at our Philadelphia hospital. Evening Hours- 3:30pm- 12:00 AM

Key Responsibilities:

Assists in the delivery of patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse

Provides direct patient care and performs routine tasks as assigned

Must consistently demonstrate caring and appropriate behavior when interacting with patients and families

Monitors children's activities and maintains a safe physical and psychosocial environment for children

Answers telephones, triages phone calls appropriately

Completes purchase orders for PICU and inpatient unit

Maintains unit supplies and monitors inventory

Assists with routine secretarial assistance such as copying, faxing, and typing

Assist with patient transport

Schedule appointments with consultants, radiology, and other imaging services

Assists with performance improvement processes and gathering data

Required Qualifications:

High School Diploma / GED

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Preferred Qualifications:

One year of pediatric experience

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.

Worksite address

philadelphia, PA, 19117, US

Who can apply

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