Patient Care Assistant- Cardiac Step-down

MedStar Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected healthcare organization is seeking a detail-oriented Patient Care Assistant to deliver supportive care in a diverse and fast-paced pediatric unit. Responsibilities include vital sign monitoring, promoting safety, and maintaining cleanliness. This position requires a valid nursing aide license and strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and families.

Qualifications

• 1 year of patient care experience in a hospital setting within the last 3 years.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated skills in patient care assistant responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Collects, documents, and reports vital signs and procedures.
• Promotes patient safety and ensures environmental standards.
• Participates in educational opportunities and may train other staff.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Competence in providing age-appropriate care

Positive interaction with patients and families

Education

Completion of fundamentals course from an approved nursing program

Active State Tested Nurse Aide License in Ohio

Current CPR certification (BLS for healthcare provider)

Job description

Overview:

-0.6FTE- 24 hrs per week, every third weekend, holiday rotation

We treat patients of all ages. We specialize in treating both surgically and medically, those patients with congenital heart defects. We also provide medical cardiac management for children and adolescents with heart and vasculature related disease, as well as perform heart, lung, and heart/lung transplants.

• 24 bed unit

• On most days, approximately 75% of our population is under the age of six months.

• We are looking for detail-oriented team members who can handle a fast-paced environment.

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 licensure or experience, required.

Licensure Requirement:

Active State Tested Nurse Aide License in the State of Ohio, or equivalent education or experience, required.

Certifications:

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 licensure, 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

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

"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"