PCA-H9A-Nights

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support nurses and care managers during overnight shifts. You will collect vitals, document findings, and assist with patient care under supervision.

The role requires completion of a fundamentals course, Ohio CNA certification, and CPR/BLS, with at least one year of hospital patient care experience. Wages start around the $19.10/hr mark, with pay commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect, document, and report vital signs. May complete screening questions and documentation or minor specimen testing as assigned.
• Promote general patient safety. Hold and position patients and assist with procedures. Prepare materials and supplies as delegated.
• Remain compliant with HIPAA, maintain professionalism, and ensure confidentiality of patient information.
• Ensure environmental standards are met and unit/patient areas are stocked, cleaned, and maintained.
• Perform clerical and administrative tasks as necessary.
• Complete continuing education and participate in offered educational opportunities; may act as a preceptor and train other staff.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Education

Fundamentals course

Equivalent certification/experience

Job description

Overview:

7pm-7:30am, every 3rd Friday and Saturday night. 3 Mondays and 3 Fridays within 6 week period

Starts at $19.10/hr. Pay will commensurate with experience

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
• Hand use: gripping
• Hand use: 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
• 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
• 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/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"