Patient Care Assistant - Urgent Care Main Campus (Days)

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a Patient Care Associate to provide basic supportive care under RN supervision. This 16 hours/week role runs days, 7:30am–4:00pm with every third weekend and holiday rotation.

The position offers base pay $19.10/hour plus applicable shift differentials and benefits; it is not contingent or weekend-only. Responsibilities include vitals collection, safety, patient and family support, and light clerical duties; CNA certification and CPR are

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collects, documents, and reports vital signs.
• Promotes patient safety and assists with procedures.
• Maintains HIPAA confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ensures unit areas are stocked, cleaned, and maintained.
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks.
• Identifies learning needs and participates in education; acts as a preceptor.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Fundamentals nursing program completion

Job description

Overview

16 hrs/week, days, 7:30a-4p, every third weekend rotation, holiday rotation.

Base pay $19.10/hr plus applicable shift differentials. Benefits eligible.

This is NOT a contingent or weekend only position.

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.

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.


• Identifies learning needs, completes continuing education, and participates in offered educational opportunities. Acts as a preceptor and trains 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, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, 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, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, 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\"