Patient Care Assistant II

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) II to support patient care, comfort, and safety under RN delegation in Ohio. This role emphasizes culturally sensitive, age-appropriate care and collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

The PCA II will perform delegated clinical tasks, assist with EKGs, ostomy care, and Foley catheter specimen collection, while maintaining confidentiality and escalating concerns per Ohio Board of Nursing guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 1 - 3 Years of Experience Required or Active BSN student with 1 semester completed clinical rotation.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical tasks delegated by the RN, adhering to Ohio Board of Nursing delegation guidelines.
• PCA II is trained in EKGs, ostomy care, and obtaining urine specimens from a Foley catheter.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and escalate concerns as needed per guidelines.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

BSN student with clinical rotation

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 escalatie 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 escalatie 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

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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