Patient Support Assistant

OhioHealth; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking an Inpatient Nursing Assistant to support direct patient care on a designated unit in Marion, Ohio. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living, vital signs, and basic nursing tasks under supervision of the Registered Nurse.

You'll use portable devices to document observations, help maintain a safe and compassionate patient environment, and contribute to a high reliability, patient-centered care experience on shift-based coverage.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to perform activities of daily living and monitor vital signs.
• Proficiency with handheld devices for data entry and communications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct patient care on a designated nursing unit.
• Support patient mobility, hygiene, nutrition, and daily activities.
• Assist in telemetry monitoring and reporting of any life-threatening changes to RN.
• Collect data including height, weight, vital signs, intake/output and document accurately.
• Maintain supplies and equipment and assist in coordinating patient flow and safety.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High School or GED

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.
Job Description SummaryAssist Registered Nurse in providing direct patient care to multiple patients at a time on a designated nursing unit.
Responsibilities And Duties40%
Performs and/or assists the patient with activities of daily living e. g. bathing, grooming, eating, walking, et c . Maintains environmental cleanliness and safety of patient rooms, unit and equipment. Provides assistance to patients, visitors and nursing personnel in assigned unit and maintains flexibility to help other departments with the care of patients as needed. Assists in creating the ideal patient experience through development of respectful and compassionate relationships with each patient and family. May serve as a patient safety champion, empowering equal responsibility for all safety guidelines among all licensed and unlicensed care givers. May assist in telemetry cardiac monitoring, recognizing life threatening arrhythmias and communicates immediately to available licensed clinician. May act as a transporter for the nursing unit assigned. Runs errands to either pickup or deliver items for patient care.
40%
Performs delegable other nursing tasks delegated by the Registered Nurse which include those tasks which can be performed without requiring judgment based on nursing knowledge on part of the person performing the task k ; tasks with which the results are reasonably predictable; tasks which can be performed safely, according to exact, unchanging directions; tasks which do not require complex observations or critical decisions; and tasks which do not require assessment; and tasks where the consequences of performing the task improperly are minimal and not life threatening. Performs other basic nursing care duties as directed by the RN including but not limited to waived testing fingerstick glucose, urine dipstick, occult fecal l, non-sterile specimen collection, nasogastric tube care, 1 2 lead EKG, and simple clean non-sterile e dressing changes. Accurately collects data such as height, weight, vital signs, intake and output, etc. and records data on the appropriate documentation form. Competent in the use of portable technology, using handheld wireless devices for measurement and documentation of intake and output, vital signs and point of care testing such as fingerstick glucoses or urine dipstick. Reports patient observations and concerns to the Registered Nurse.
20%
Assists hospital visitors and staff with information needs. May utilize wireless devices and technology for coordination of healthcare e. g. scheduling, flowchart documentation, nutrition service ordering. May serve as a super user for nursing assistant information technology and/or preceptor for new nursing assistants. Maintains supplies and equipment necessary for patient care operations. Secures and handles appropriate supplies, medications, and lab specimens transported from/into and within the unit. The major duties/ responsibilities and listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities and to be performed by associates in this job. Associate is expected to perform other duties as requested by supervisor.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time
Minimum QualificationsHigh School or GED
Additional Job DescriptionMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS16- and 17-year-old individuals without a high school diploma or GED will be considered only if they have a valid work permit.
18-year-old individuals enrolled in high school do not need a high school diploma/GED/work permit to be considered.
Work ShiftVariable
Scheduled Weekly HoursAs Needed
DepartmentMedical Unit 4
Join us!

• if your passion is to work in a caring environment
• if you believe that learning is a life-long process
• if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
  

Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment