Patient Care Assistant — Day Shifts, Benefits Eligible

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a patient care assistant to support RNs and care managers. You will collect vital signs, document data, and report to the supervising nurse, performing basic tasks and clerical duties as needed.

The role requires a fundamentals course completion or STNA licensure and an Ohio STNA license, CPR certification, and at least one year of hospital patient care experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of fundamentals course from an approved nursing program.
• Active State Tested Nurse Aide License in Ohio.
• Current CPR certification (BLS for healthcare provider).
• One year of patient care experience in a hospital within the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Collects, documents, and reports vital signs.
• Promotes patient safety and assists with procedures.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance and confidentiality of patient information.
• Ensures unit areas are stocked, cleaned, and maintained.
• Performs clerical tasks as necessary.
• Acts as a preceptor and trains other staff.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Pediatric care

Professionalism

Education

CNA certificate

Fundamentals course

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a patient care assistant to support RNs and care managers. You will collect vital signs, document data, and report to the supervising nurse, performing basic tasks and clerical duties as needed.

The role requires a fundamentals course completion or STNA licensure and an Ohio STNA license, CPR certification, and at least one year of hospital patient care experience.