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A Patient Care Assistant (PCA) in the Emergency Department provides direct, culturally sensitive, and age-appropriate care to patients by assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, collecting specimens, and supporting clinical procedures under the direction of a registered nurse. They ensure patient safety, maintain a clean and organized environment, communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff, and respond appropriately to the diverse physical and behavioral health needs of the ED population.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As the pioneering hospital of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati’s academic health system, UC Medical Center has served greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care teams utilizing the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available. UC Medical Center has 724 licensed beds and more than 5,800 employees.

We're increasing our rates by 14% over the next 3 years. At UC Health, we're dedicated to providing our registered nurses with the best working environment and compensation packages possible. That is why we’re increasing our nursing pay rates by 14% over the next three years and increasing differential pay. Apply to this position to learn more!

Unit Details:

+ UC Medical Center is the region’s only adult Level I trauma center and Cincinnati’s first Comprehensive Stroke Center certified by the Joint Commission.

+ The unit provides development opportunities to grow your personal, professional, and leadership skills through dynamic resources and education.

+ Our newly renovated department brings state-of-the-art equipment, SRU rooms and trauma bays, behavioral health pods, a more manageable nursing station, and a larger waiting room.

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