Details
Posted: 19-May-23
Location: Akron, Ohio
Salary: Open
Categories:
General Nursing
About Akron Children's Hospital
Akron Children's Hospital has been caring for children since 1890, and our pediatric specialties are ranked among the nation's best by U.S. News & World Report. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. In 2020, our health care system provided more than 1.1 million patient encounters. We also operate neonatal and pediatric units in the hospitals of our regional health care partners. Every year, our Children's Home Care Group nurses provide thousands of in-home visits, and our School Health nurses manage clinic visits for students from preschool through high school. With our Quick Care Online virtual visits and Akron Children's Anywhere app, we're here for families whenever and wherever they need us. Learn more at akronchildrens.org.
OUR PROMISES
- To treat every child as we would our own
- To treat others as they would like to be treated
- To turn no child away for any reason
Prior to the start date, full COVID-19 vaccination is required for employment. Full vaccination is defined as 14 days after the last received vaccination. Boosters are excluded from this requirement.
We are seeking people who are committed to fostering a diverse environment in which patients, family and staff from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed, included and can thrive.
Full Time
36 hours per week
Day Shift
Summary:
Kidsport staff assists in the intra-hospital transport of pediatric and adult patients as directed by standard work.
Responsibilities:
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- Recognizes changes in patient status and notifies appropriate personnel during intra-hospital transports.
- Assists with procedures and monitors patients during procedures according to departmental standards of care and practice.
- Assists other staff members with inpatient care and movement/repositioning of patients. Follows the direction of Nurse regarding mode of transport for child.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psych/ social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
- Other duties as required.
Other information:
Technical Expertise
- Medical Assistant Patient Care assistant Nursing assistant or Student nurse experience is preferred
- Experience in pediatrics is preferred.
- Experience in healthcare is preferred.
- Proficiency in Transport software and phone communication preferred
Education and Experience
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certification: current Health Care Provider BLS training is required.
- Years of experience: 6 months or more is preferred.
- Years of experience supervising: None
Full Time
FTE: 0.900000
Status: {lpl:JobRequisition. ReqRemoteWorkerACH}
Akron Children's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities.
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