Patient Care Assistant- Surgery Center

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

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to provide basic supportive care under RN supervision. You will collect data, monitor vital signs, and assist with patient safety.

The role requires an approved fundamentals course, Ohio CNA certification, CPR/BLS, and at least one year of hospital patient care experience. You will also perform clerical tasks and participate in continuing education.

Qualifications

• Effective written and verbal communication is required.
• Pediatric patient care skills with age appropriate care.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Collects, documents, and reports vital signs.
• Promotes patient safety and assists with procedures.
• Maintains environmental standards and unit readiness.
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks as needed.
• Completes continuing education and may train other staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Pediatric care basics

Professionalism & confidentiality

Education

fundamentals course from approved nursing program

Job description

Overview:

Schedule: Full-time (40 hrs./week) Monday-Friday,6:30a-3:00p. No weekends or holidays.

Minimum Pay Rate: $19.10/ hr

The number of hours to work per week cannot be considered for adjustment within the first year of employment

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, 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

“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”