Patient Care Assistant, PICU

Company Overview

Shriners Children’s 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 define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

All employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a full-time or part-time status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans. Additional benefits available to full-time and part-time employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.

Shriners Children’s Philadelphia is where hope and healing meet. Our team of highly specialized physicians provides comprehensive care for children with fractures, sports injuries, orthopedic conditions, scoliosis, spinal cord conditions, and spine injuries. 

Located in North Philadelphia on the Main Campus of Temple University Hospital, Shriners Children's Philadelphia is a 49-bed pediatric specialty hospital dedicated to providing comprehensive care for children with orthopedic conditions and spinal cord injuries. The hospital offers a range of services, including orthopedics, spine surgery, sports medicine, scoliosis treatment, spinal cord injury rehabilitation, and pediatric rehabilitation and therapy. The facility is Joint Commission accredited, reflecting its commitment to the highest standards of patient safety and quality care. We offer low-cost, on-site parking. We also have outreach clinics in Doylestown, Pennsylvania and Dorado, Puerto Rico, which provide children and families access to high-quality, specialized care in our neighboring communities and beyond.

Job Overview

Shriners Children’s Philadelphia is where hope and healing meet. Our team of highly specialized physicians provides comprehensive care for children with fractures, sports injuries, orthopedic conditions, scoliosis, spinal cord conditions, and spine injuries.

We have an opportunity for a full-time Patient Care Assistant in our PICU.   

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

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

High School Diploma / GED

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Preferred:

One year of pediatric experience