Emergency Department Patient Care Assistant

OhioHealth Corporation; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant of facility

Job summary

OhioHealth Corporation seeks a Nursing Assistant to assist the Registered Nurse in providing direct patient care on a designated nursing unit within the Emergency Department. The role emphasizes safe patient handling, daily living activities, and compassionate patient interactions.

Responsibilities include basic nursing tasks delegated by the RN, data collection, and using portable devices for documentation. The position supports safety and quality in a High Reliability Organization environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required.
• 16- and 17-year-old individuals without a high school diploma or GED will be considered only if they have a valid work permit.
• 18-year-old individuals enrolled in high school do not need a high school diploma/GED/work permit to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist in activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, eating, walking, and maintaining patient rooms and equipment.
• Perform delegable nursing tasks delegated by the RN that are predictable and can be performed safely per exact directions, including simple dressings and basic specimen collection.
• Assist visitors and staff with information and coordinate care using wireless devices and technology; transport supplies and specimens as needed.

Skills

Patient care assistance

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School or GED

BLS Basic Life Support

Job description

OhioHealth Corporation seeks a Nursing Assistant to assist the Registered Nurse in providing direct patient care on a designated nursing unit within the Emergency Department. The role emphasizes safe patient handling, daily living activities, and compassionate patient interactions.

Responsibilities include basic nursing tasks delegated by the RN, data collection, and using portable devices for documentation. The position supports safety and quality in a High Reliability Organization environment.