Patient Care & Unit Support Specialist

ohiohealth; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Unit Assistant to support licensed clinicians on an Emergency Department unit. Responsibilities include serving as unit receptionist, assisting with ADLs, and entering orders into the hospital system for timely care.

The role involves data collection (height/weight/vital signs), patient transport support, and collaboration with the nursing team. A High School diploma or GED is required, with opportunities to contribute to a patient-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Individuals aged 16-18 with a work permit may be considered.
• Department: Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• Serve as unit receptionist; assist visitors and staff with information need and enter orders into hospital system, including STAT/ NOW orders.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and maintain clean, safe patient rooms and environment.
• Perform delegable nursing tasks as directed by the RN and collect data such as height, weight, vital signs.
• Assist in coordinating care, transport items, and support other departments as needed.

Skills

Unit receptionist

Patient care

Telemetry monitoring

Vital signs

Data collection

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hospital information system

Portable devices

Job description

OhioHealth is seeking a Nursing Assistant/Unit Assistant to support licensed clinicians on an Emergency Department unit. Responsibilities include serving as unit receptionist, assisting with ADLs, and entering orders into the hospital system for timely care.

The role involves data collection (height/weight/vital signs), patient transport support, and collaboration with the nursing team. A High School diploma or GED is required, with opportunities to contribute to a patient-friendly environment.