Patient Care Assistant - PICU H8B (Nights)

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to provide essential supportive care to pediatric patients and families. This role involves collecting vital signs, ensuring patient safety, and performing various administrative duties. The ideal candidate will possess a Nursing Aide License in Ohio and have strong communication skills, along with a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Active State Tested Nurse Aide License in Ohio required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• One year of patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects, documents, and reports vital signs.
• Promotes general patient safety and assists with procedures.
• Completes clerical and administrative tasks as necessary.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Completion of fundamentals course from an approved nursing program

Job description

Overview:

0.9 FTE (36 hours per week). Night Shift-7:00pm-7:30am, every other weekend required. Position starts at $19.00/hr, pay to commensurate with experience. $1.75/hr night shift differential, $1.50 weekend shift differential.

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"