Patient Care Assistant - H7B Neonatology - Days

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 28 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide basic supportive care under the supervision of a registered nurse or care manager. You will collect vital signs, document data, and report to the RN, while supporting safety, confidentiality, and patient comfort across pediatric and selected adult patients.

Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, stocking and maintaining patient areas, and performing clerical tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of fundamentals course from an approved nursing program, or equivalent certification or experience.
• Active CNA certification in Ohio or equivalent education/experience.
• Current CPR certification (BLS for healthcare provider).
• One year of patient care experience in a hospital setting within the last three years.

Responsabilités

• Collects, documents, and reports vital signs and data under RN supervision.
• Promotes patient safety and maintains confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
• Ensures unit areas are stocked, cleaned and maintained.
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks as necessary.
• May act as a preceptor and train other staff.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient care (pediatric)

Professionalism & confidentiality

Team collaboration

Formation

Fundamentals nursing program

CNA certification or equivalent

Description du poste

Overview

24 hours per week; 7a-730p (days), 7p-730a (nights); every third weekend; holiday rotation

Overview

24 hours per week; 7a-730p (days), 7p-730a (nights); every third weekend; holiday rotation

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.

Job Description

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.


• Completes continuing education and participates in offered educational opportunities. May act as a preceptor and train other staff.

Education Requirement

Completion of fundamentals course from an approved nursing program, or equivalent certification or experience, required.

Certifications

• Active Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in the State of Ohio, or equivalent education or experience, required.


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

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

One year of patient care experience in a hospital setting within the last three years, or equivalent education or certification, required.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Computer skills, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Repetitive hand/arm use, 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, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking

\"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\"