Patient Care Assistant - Medical/Surgical Float Pool - Nights

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 31.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a Patient Care Assistant to provide basic supportive care for pediatric patients under RN supervision. You will collect vital signs, document data, and assist with procedures during the 7pm–7am night shift.

The role is part-time (16–36 hours weekly) with every fourth weekend and holiday rotations, requiring completion of fundamentals nursing course or equivalent licensure, Ohio STNA license, and CPR/BLS certification.

Formación

• Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must demonstrate competence in pediatric patient care.
• CPR/BLS certification is required.

Responsabilidades

• Collect, document, and report vital signs.
• Assist with patient positioning and procedures.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.

Conocimientos

Effective communication

Educación

Fundamentals nursing course

Nurse Aide license in OH

Descripción del empleo

Overview:

16-36 hours per week (0.4-0.9 FTE) working night shift, 7p-7a. Every fourth weekend required; one winter & one summer holiday required.

Base pay $19.10/hour, plus applicable shift differentials.

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 licensure or experience, required.

Licensure Requirement:

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

Certifications:

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 licensure, 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

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”