PCA- Infusion Clinic

nationwidechildrens; North Carolina; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (CNA) for a 24 hours/week schedule. You will collect vital signs, assist with patient care under RN supervision, and support families in a pediatric setting.

Responsibilities include documentation, safety promotion, and adherence to HIPAA while maintaining clean and stocked environment. Prior CNA experience and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of fundamentals course from an approved nursing program, or equivalent certification or experience.
• Active CNA certification and CPR/BLS certification required.
• Good written and verbal communication and patient-care skills.

Responsibilities

• Collects, documents, and reports vital signs and basic patient data.
• Promotes patient safety and assists with procedures and positioning.
• Maintains HIPAA confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Ensures unit cleanliness, stocked supplies, and environmental standards.
• Handles clerical tasks and participates in continuing education; may precept others.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Patient interaction

Ability to follow directions

Education

Fundamentals course / approved nursing program

Equivalent certification or experience

Tools

CPR certification (BLS)

Job description

Overview:

24 hrs/week

Clinic Hours:

Monday and Friday: 7am-5:30pm

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 7am-7pm

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, 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