Shriners Children’s Hiring for Patient Care Assistant (p-a) at Greenville, SC Full Time

Shriners Children’s is a family 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.

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 full-time Patient Care Assistant on our Inpatient Unit. This is a nightshift position that will be expected to work 700pm to 700am.

The Patient Care Assistant assists in the delivery of patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The Patient Care Assistant provides direct patient care and performs routine tasks as assigned. Must consistently demonstrate caring and appropriate behavior when interacting with patients and families. Monitors the activities of patients and maintains a safe physical and psychosocial environment.

Education

High School Diploma /GED

Certification/Licensure

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) in state of SC required

Basic Life Support (BLS) – or obtained within 3 months

Experience

Some nursing assistant experience

Other

One year of pediatric nursing assistant experience preferred

Current full vaccination status required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills