Patient Care Assistant - Per Diem

Company Overview

Shriners Children's Hospital is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. We are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact.

We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience defines us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

SHCSC offers a competitive salary and benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement, health savings account (HSA), pet insurance, paid time off, continuing education and professional development opportunities. Other considerations include free parking, team-approached interdisciplinary care, friendly environment and the satisfaction that our patients are receiving the best care available.

Job Overview

Shriners Children's is the premier pediatric burn, orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, cleft lip and palate, and pediatric subspecialties medical center. We have an opportunity for a Per Diem Patient Care Assistant in our Inpatient Unit.

Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant assists in the delivery of patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The PCA provides direct patient care and performs routine tasks as assigned.

Must consistently demonstrate caring and appropriate behavior when interacting with patients and families. Assists with wound and skin care, keeps unit and work areas stocked, and provides delegated nursing care activities as appropriate.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Certification/Licensure

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Experience

One year of pediatric experience preferred

Other

Current full vaccination status required