Patient Care Assistant - C4C NICU - Days

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc. is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) for a 0.9 FTE position on the day shift (7:00 am–7:00 pm) with weekend/holiday requirements. Base pay is $19.10 per hour, with applicable shift differentials. Pay is commensurate with experience.

The role provides supportive care under RNs, collecting vital signs, assisting procedures, and ensuring safety while maintaining HIPAA compliance. One year of hospital patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Competence in providing patient care to pediatric patients and adults.
• Ability to interact with patients, families, staff and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Collect, document, and report vital signs and screening data.
• Promote patient safety and assist with procedures.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
• Ensure patient areas are stocked, cleaned, and maintained.
• Perform clerical/administrative tasks as needed; participate in continuing education and training.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Pediatric care

Patient interaction

Education

CNA certification

Nursing fundamentals course

Equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

0.9 FTE, 36 hours per week. Day shift, 7a-7p. Weekend and holiday requirement.

Base pay $19.10/hour, plus applicable shift differentials. Pay to be commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary

Performs basic supportive care to specified patients and families under the direction and supervision of an RN or Care Manager. Collects, documents, and reports data to the RN or Care Manager.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Collects, documents, and reports vital signs. May complete screening questions and documentation or minor specimen testing as assigned.
• Promotes general patient safety. Holds and positions patients and assists with procedures. Prepares materials and supplies as delegated.
• Remains compliant with HIPAA, maintains professionalism, and ensures confidentiality of patient information.
• Ensures environmental standards are met and all unit and patient areas are stocked, cleaned, and maintained.
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks as necessary.
• Completes continuing education and participates in offered educational opportunities. May act as a preceptor and train other staff.

Education Requirement

Completion of fundamentals course from an approved nursing program, or equivalent certification or experience, required.

Certifications

• Active Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in the State of Ohio, or equivalent education or experience, required.
• Current CPR certification (BLS for healthcare provider), required.

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Must demonstrate competence as defined in the Patient Care Assistant responsibilities/skills checklist in providing age appropriate care and services to pediatric patients of all ages and selected adult patients.
• Displays a positive presence and interacts with patients, families, staff, outside vendors, consultants, and physicians.

Experience

One year of patient care experience in a hospital setting within the last three years, or equivalent education or certification, required.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Computer skills, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting
• FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Chemicals/Medications, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Depth perception, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Seeing - Far/near, Standing, Walking

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet