Patient Care Assistant - Psychiatric Crisis Department (Days)

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); Vor Ort; USD 22.000 - 31.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc is hiring a Patient Care Assistant for the Psychiatric Crisis Department at Main Campus, Columbus, OH. This 0.8 FTE day shift (7a-3:30p) position offers starting pay $19.10/hr plus weekend differential of $1.80. You will support patients and families under RN supervision and document vitals and care activities.

Requires CNA in Ohio, CPR (BLS), and at least one year of hospital patient care experience, with fundamentals course or equivalent. Applies to EOE.

Qualifikationen

• Completion of fundamentals course from an approved nursing program, or equivalent certification or experience.
• Active CNA in the State of Ohio, or equivalent education or experience.
• Current CPR certification (BLS for healthcare provider).
• One year of patient care experience in a hospital setting within the last three years, or equivalent education or certification.

Aufgaben

• Collects, documents, and reports vital signs.
• Promotes general patient safety.
• Holds and positions patients and assists with procedures.
• Prepares materials and supplies as delegated.
• Maintains HIPAA confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ensures environment and unit areas are stocked, cleaned, and maintained.
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks as necessary.
• May act as a preceptor and train other staff.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Pediatric care

Ausbildung

Fundamentals nursing course

Jobbeschreibung

Patient Care Assistant - Psychiatric Crisis Department (Days)# Careers## Patient Care Assistant - Psychiatric Crisis Department (Days)Apply: Main Campus, Columbus, OH: Part time: Posted Today: R-28606**Overview:****0.8 FTE (32 hours per week)****Day shift schedule, 7a-3:30p****Starting pay: $19.10/hr, pay commensurate with experience and eligible for weekend shift differential of $1.80****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\"