Patient Support Assistant - Emergency Department

OhioHealth; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in the United States seeks a Nursing Assistant to assist in the Emergency Department and support the Med Surg Unit team. You will help with intake and triage in the front lobby and provide direct patient care alongside Registered Nurses on a busy unit.

The role requires basic patient care, vitals, EMR documentation, and patient transport. BLS/CPR certification is required, and you will contribute to a compassionate, safe patient experience.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; BLS certification expected.
• CPR certification required.
• Basic PC skills to manage patient information and EMR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living and maintains environmental cleanliness.
• Supports ED intake and triage; assists with delegated nursing tasks as directed by RN.
• Documents vital signs, intake/output, and other data; assists with transport and basic care duties.

Skills

BLS certification

EMR data entry

Education

High School Degree

CPR certification

Tools

EMR software

Job description

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Job Description Summary: Assist Registered Nurse in providing direct patient care to multiple patients at a time on a designated nursing unit. This position will be working in the front lobby of the Emergency Department assisting with intake and triage as well as supporting the ED during high census and emergent situations.

Responsibilities And Duties:

• 40% 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 Qualifications:

High School or GED BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Additional Job Description:

High School Degree/GED or minimum of 3 years relevant work experience. CPR certified. Basic PC skills required to manage patient information and ensure effective clinical workflows and documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Work Shift:

Variable Scheduled Weekly Hours : As Needed Department Med Surg Unit 1

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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.

WE Are Inspired to Do Our Best. OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing their best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified organization. The Great Place to Work is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision to be an organization "where people want to work."