PCA, H7B - NICU

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc. in Columbus, OH is seeking a patient care assistant for the NICU, part-time (0.6 FTE) with 24 hours weekly. Shifts run 7:00pm to 7:30am, with every third weekend and holiday rotation.

You will collect and report vital signs, assist with procedures, and promote patient safety under the direction of an RN or Care Manager. The role requires a CNA in Ohio, CPR certification, and at least one year of recent hospital care experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect, document, and report vital signs to the RN or Care Manager.
• Promote patient safety and assist with procedures; position patients as needed.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality of patient information.
• Support environmental standards, stocking and clerical tasks as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Age-appropriate care

Education

Fundamentals course from approved nursing program

Equivalent certification or experience

Job description

## PCA, H7B - NICUApply: Main Campus, Columbus, OH: Part time: Posted Today: R-26501**Overview:****0.6FTE, 24 hours per week, 7:00pm-7:30am; every third weekend; holiday rotation****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.**Job Description:****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.* Completes continuing education and participates in offered educational opportunities. May act as a preceptor and train 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, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Machinery, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Repetitive hand/arm use, SittingFREQUENTLY: 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, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneelCONTINUOUSLY: 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\"