Patient Care Assistant-Neuroscience H10B

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a 0.6 night shift patient care assistant/CNA. The role involves supporting patients and families under RN supervision, collecting vitals, and reporting data.

Responsibilities include promoting safety, assisting with procedures, maintaining HIPAA compliance, stocking and cleaning units, and handling basic clerical tasks. Requires nursing fundamentals training or equivalent licensure and an active Ohio STNA license.

Qualifikationen

• Fundamentals course completed from an approved nursing program, or equivalent licensure/experience.
• Active State Tested Nurse Aide License in Ohio.
• Current CPR certification (BLS for healthcare provider).
• One year of patient care experience in a hospital setting within the last three years.

Aufgaben

• Collect, document, and report vitals to RN or Care Manager.
• Promote patient safety and assist with procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Ensure unit and patient areas are stocked, clean, and organized.
• Perform clerical/administrative tasks as needed.
• Participate in continuing education and training; may train other staff.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Nursing fundamentals program or equivalent (CNA)

Jobbeschreibung

Overview:

0.6 night shift, 11p-7:30a (2 nights per week plus every other weekend)

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”