Patient Care Assistant II Job at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego (San Diego)

Job Description

Rady Children’s nurses serve as local and global leaders in shaping how care is delivered to patients and families throughout our organization and in the communities we serve. Behind each nurse and their leader is the commitment to learn more, improve outcomes and empower individuals to seek innovative solutions. We are transforming the role of the caregiver, and in that transformation, we are partners in advancing the quality of care. Every day, we look for new pathways. It is a journey of excellence. It’s not just caring about children that makes our nursing staff so special. It’s the magic! Our dedication to specialized training and sensitivity is perfected by caring for children 100% of the time. Rady Children’s is designed, equipped and staffed just for kids. As the region’s only pediatric trauma center, we care for children with the most severe medical emergencies to those with mild illnesses.

Job Responsibility

Under the direct supervision of a licensed care practitioner, 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

Requirements

Proven experience as PCA
Committed to health & safety
Well-organized
Excellent communication and people skills
Positive and conscientious demeanor
Strong ethics
High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent
BLS for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association
Must have one of the following: 1. Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program 2. Completion of a Certified Medical Assistant program 3. Completion of a Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program 4. Enrolled in a Registered Nurse program AND completed at least 1 clinical acute hospital rotation
Knowledge of medical terminology
The Bernardy Center requires a current Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Nice to have

Associate's Degree
Completion of a RN/LVN pediatric rotation
More than one-year previous healthcare or unit clerk experience
Bilingual preferred

What we offer

Competitive salaries
Robust benefits
Generous paid time off
Retirement savings with contribution match
Employee recognition
Team Rady events and celebrations
Medical, Dental, Vision
403(b) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement up to $10,000 per year
Paid time off for seminars
Life and Disability Insurance
Annual merit increases
Longevity increases
Success sharing
Paid leave cash-out program
Milestone awards
CARES recognition

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