Patient Care Assistant- Comp Med Medical Stepdown- Part time- Nights

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) II to support patient care under RN delegation, focusing on comfort, safety, and collaboration with patients, families, and the health team.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma, 1–3 years of experience or BSN student with rotation, and AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers. The role emphasizes adaptability, communication, teamwork, and accountability.

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

• Perform clinical tasks assigned by the RN following Ohio Board of Nursing delegation guidelines.
• Demonstrate effective communication, adaptability, teamwork, and personal accountability.
• Identify hazards and elevate concerns to ensure patient and unit safety.
• Provide patient comfort and hygiene and document according to policy.
• Orient patients and families to the hospital and services and share unit updates.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

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 elevate concerns as needed.

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 elevate concerns as needed.

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 elevate 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 elevate concerns appropriately. 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

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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