Patient Care Assistant - NICU C4C - Contingent

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc on Main Campus in Columbus, OH is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant for NICU C4C contingent staffing. The role involves basic supportive care under RN supervision, including vital signs, patient safety, and documentation.

Qualified candidates will have an approved nursing fundamentals course or CNA certification, BLS CPR, and at least one year of recent hospital-based patient care experience.

Qualifications

• Fundamentals course from an approved nursing program or equivalent certification.
• Active CNA in Ohio required.
• Current CPR certification (BLS) required.
• One year of hospital patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, document, and report vital signs.
• Assist with procedures and patient positioning as directed.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and protect patient confidentiality.
• Stock, clean, and prepare units and perform clerical tasks as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Pediatric patient care

Education

Fundamentals course from approved nursing program

Active CNA in Ohio

Current CPR certification (BLS)

Job description

Patient Care Assistant - NICU C4C - Contingent# Careers## Patient Care Assistant - NICU C4C - ContingentApply: Main Campus, Columbus, OH: Part time: Posted Today: R-28785**Overview:****Contingent requirements are to work a minimum of 8 hours per pay**. **8 hours minimum must be an evening, night, or weekend shift. May pick up hours on any shift after that requirement is met. One winter holiday requirement and non-critical holiday.** Base pay $19.10/hour, plus applicable shift differentials. Pay to be commensurate with experience.**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, SittingFREQUENTLY: 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/kneelCONTINUOUSLY: 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\"