Patient Care Assistant- Comp Med Step Down- Full Time- Nights

The Christ Hospital; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) III for the Comp Med Step Down unit on the Night shift to enhance patient comfort, safety, and care coordination in Cincinnati, OH. This role works under RN supervision and supports complex patient needs in a fast-paced setting.

The PCA III will perform delegated clinical tasks, mentor staff, contribute to onboarding, and participate in safety and quality initiatives while ensuring compassionate, world-class patient care.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in patient care or nursing support.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Experience with EMR systems preferred.
• AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical tasks as delegated by the RN, including EKGs, phlebotomy, ostomy care, and urine collection.
• Lead communication and collaboration to support patient care and unit operations.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort, identify hazards, and implement solutions.
• Orient patients and families, communicate updates, and support care coordination.

Skills

3+ Years Experience

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

EMR systems

Education

High School Diploma

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Patient Care Assistant- Comp Med Step Down- Full Time- Nights

OH, United States and 1 more

Job Description

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) III enhances the patient experience by ensuring comfort, safety, and culturally sensitive care in partnership with patients, families, and healthcare providers. All direct patient care is supervised and delegated by a Registered Nurse per Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines. PCA III independently completes tasks, demonstrates critical thinking, and escalates concerns as needed.

Responsibilities

Clinical: Perform clinical tasks as delegated by the RN, inclusive EKGs, phlebotomy, ostomy care, and obtaining urine specimens from Foley catheters. Maintain patient confidentiality and act as a clinical expert on the unit.

Leadership & Accountability: Lead communication, foster collaboration, and proactively solve problems. Mentor and precept new staff, support onboarding, and participate in unit councils, committees, and improvement initiatives. Manage scheduling and patient workloads in partnership with leadership.

Environment and Safety: Ensure patient and unit safety, identify and address safety hazards, and implement solutions.

Comfort: Provide patient comfort and hygiene, exemplify world‑class patient experience, and model best practices for staff.

Communication: Orient patients and families, communicate unit and network updates, and lead process changes. Apply emotional intelligence in all interactions.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

In the sections below, please 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.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL:

3+ Years of Experience Required. Proficient in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, and EMR systems preferred

EDUCATION: High School Diploma required

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 3+ Years of Experience Required.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Required

Job Info

• Job Identification 14690
• Job Category Nursing Support
• Posting Date 08/14/2026, 11:14 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Night
• Locations 2139 AUBURN AVE, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, US