Patient Care Assistant- Cardiovascular Stepdown- Full Time- Days

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II to support patient care by ensuring comfort and safety under RN delegation. Responsibilities include clinical tasks such as EKGs and specimen collection, plus strong teamwork and accountability to improve care delivery.

Qualified candidates have a High School Diploma, 1–3 years experience or are active BSN students with clinical rotations, and must hold AHA BLS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1–3 years of experience or active BSN student with 1 semester completed clinical rotation.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with delegated clinical tasks per Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines.
• Demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, and personal accountability.
• Identify hazards and ensure patient and unit safety.
• Provide patient comfort and hygiene and document according to policy.
• Orient patients and families to hospital services and unit updates.

Skills

Clinical tasks

Communication

Teamwork

Accountability

Education

High School Diploma

BSN student, clinical rotation

Job description

Job Description

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) II supports patient care by ensuring comfort and safety, following the model of care at TCH, which emphasizes collaboration between patients, families, and healthcare teams. Care is culturally sensitive and age-appropriate, and all duties are delegated by a Registered Nurse according to Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines. PCA II may also use critical thinking to escape concerns as needed.

Responsibilities

• Clinical: Perform clinical tasks assigned by the RN, adhering to Ohio Board of Nursing delegation guidelines. PCA II is also trained in EKGs, ostomy care, and obtaining urine specimens from a Foley catheter. Maintain patient confidentiality. 25%
• Leadership & Accountability: Demonstrate key behavioral competencies such as effective communication, adaptability, teamwork, and personal accountability. Participate in unit councils/committees and process improvement initiatives. Coach and mentor peers, and support candidates during interviews. 25%
• Environment and Safety: Ensure patient and unit safety, identify potential hazards, and identify potential hazards, and identify? 20%
• Comfort: Provide patient comfort and hygiene, anticipating needs and documenting according to policy. 20%
• Communication: Orient patients and families to the hospital and services, share unit updates, and promote positive communication within the team.

Qualifications

• KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: In the sections below, please describe the minimum education/training (degrees, certifications, and licenses) necessary to enter the job. Provide the minimum job-related, and industry experience necessary to enter the job. Be specific about what qualifications/skills are required to handle the responsibilities of the job.
• EDUCATION: High School Diploma required
• YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 1 - 3 Years of Experience Required or Active BSN student with 1 semester completed clinical rotation
• LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Required