PCA - NICU C4B (Nights)

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc. is seeking a part-time Patient Care Assistant for the NICU C4B on nights at the Main Campus in Columbus.

The role supports RN and Care Manager with basic patient care, vital signs, and documentation while ensuring safety and HIPAA compliance. Qualified candidates will have a fundamentals nursing course or equivalent, Ohio CNA certification, current CPR, and at least one year of hospital patient care experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of fundamentals course from an approved nursing program, or equivalent certification or experience.
• Active Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in the State of Ohio, or equivalent education or 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.
• Promote general patient safety and assist with procedures.
• Hold and position patients and prepare materials for care.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ensure unit areas are stocked, cleaned and maintained.
• Perform clerical and administrative tasks as needed.
• May serve as a preceptor and train other staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Age-appropriate care

Education

Nursing fundamentals course

CNA certification (Ohio)

Current CPR (BLS for healthcare)

Job description

## PCA - NICU C4B (Nights)Apply: Main Campus, Columbus, OH: Part time: Posted Today: R-27945**Overview:****0.9 FTE (36 hours per week). Night Shift-7:00pm-7:30am, every other weekend required and holiday requirement.**### Position starts at $19.10/hr, pay to commensurate with experience. $2.30/hr night shift differential, $1.80 weekend shift differential.**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\"