Patient Care Assistant - ED Main Campus (7p-7a with 12/7/2026 Start Date)

Defiance College Foundation Inc; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Ohio is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support RN or Care Manager with patient care tasks. The role includes collecting vital signs, assisting with procedures, and ensuring safety and confidentiality. A fundamentals nursing course or equivalent licensure is required.

Shifts include nights, up to 36 hours per week, with weekend/holiday rotation options. Active STNA license and CPR/BLS are required, with opportunities to train and grow as a preceptor.

Qualifications

• Completion of fundamentals course from an approved nursing program, or equivalent licensure or experience.
• CPR certification (BLS for healthcare provider) required.
• Active State Tested Nurse Aide License in Ohio, or equivalent education or experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
• Maintains environmental standards and assists with stocking and cleaning.
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks as necessary.
• Identifies learning needs and participates in continuing education.
• Acts as a preceptor and trains other staff.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Fundamentals course (nursing)

Job description

Overview: This is NOT a contingent, weekends only, or summer only position. Start date is 10/26/2026. Shift options: 16-36 hrs/week, nights, 7p-7a, every third weekend rotation, holiday rotation Or, 16-36 hrs/week, nights, 7p-7a, Mon-Thurs with holiday rotation but no weekend rotation. Base pay $19.10/hr plus applicable shift differentials. Benefits eligible.

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.

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.
• Identifies learning needs, completes continuing education, and participates in offered educational opportunities.
• Acts as a preceptor and trains other staff.

Education Requirement

Education Requirement: Completion of fundamentals course from an approved nursing program, or equivalent licensure or experience, required.

Licensure Requirement

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

Certifications

Certifications: Current CPR certification (BLS for healthcare provider), required.

Skills

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

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, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance,
• 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, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, 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

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