Patient Care Assistant - Urgent Care Main Campus (Evenings)

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Benefits eligible

Résumé du poste

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Inc. seeks a Certified Nurse Aide to provide basic supportive care to pediatric patients under the supervision of an RN or Care Manager.

You will collect and report vital signs, assist with procedures, and help maintain patient safety and cleanliness. The role requires completion of an approved fundamentals nursing course or equivalent, active Ohio CNA certification, and CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of fundamentals course from an approved nursing program or equivalent experience.
• Active CNA certification in Ohio (or equivalent) is required.
• Current CPR certification (BLS for healthcare provider) required.

Responsabilités

• Assist with basic patient care under RN or Care Manager supervision.
• Collect, document, and report vital signs and data.
• Maintain patient safety and confidentiality; support environmental hygiene.
• Perform clerical tasks and assist with training other staff.

Connaissances

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Pediatric care

Formation

Fundamentals course completion

CNA certification (Ohio)

Description du poste

Overview

16 hrs/week, evenings, 4p-11:30p, every third weekend, holiday rotation.
This is NOT a contingent or weekends only position.
Base pay $19.10/hr plus applicable shift differentials.
Benefits eligible.

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"