PCNA/Clinical Admin Assistant

University Hospitals Pain Management; Ravenna (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UH Portage Medical Center in Ravenna, OH is seeking a patient care assistant to join the ICU team for the evenings shift (3-11:30pm). You will support the RN with basic patient care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include ADLs, vital signs, I&O, 12-lead ECG, charting, and assisting with supplies. Onboarding and training of new team members, PHI safety, and ensuring smooth unit operations are included.

Qualifications

• Basic patient care tasks as delegated by RN.
• Ability to perform ADLs, vital signs, I&O, 12-lead ECG when needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care tasks as delegated by the RN.
• Compassionate in all interactions with patients, families, and peers.
• Follows evidence-based prevention guidelines to promote outcomes.
• Provides a safe environment in patient rooms and on unit.
• Facilitates stocking and ordering of supplies for patient care.
• Assists with unit communication and facilitates unit operations.
• Acts as a key resource for onboarding and training new team members.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

I&O tracking

EKG/ECG

Ambulatory equipment use

Tools

EKG equipment

Wheelchair

Patient care equipment

Job description

JOIN our ICU team at UH Portage Medical Center and make a meaningful impact by providing compassionate, high-quality care to acute patients in a fast-paced, collaborative environment!

Shift: Evenings, 3-11:30pm

A Brief Overview

• Completes patient care activities & provides clerical support as delegated by the RN.
• May perform PCNA and/or administrative assistant during a shift as needed.
• Perform duties including, but not limited to: ADLs, vital signs, I & O, 12-lead ECG, bladder scan, hygiene, and venipuncture (where applicable).
• Familiarity with using: Wheelchair, EKG equipment, patient assistive devices, and patient care equipment specific to assigned population.
• Conducts chart audits as directed by the nurse manager.
• Assists with patient data collection and reporting.
• Assists with billing functions as needed.
• Maintains the patient record (in written and/or electronic format).
• Orders supplies for the department as directed by the nurse manager.
• Facilitates communication and efficient unit operations.
• Orients newly hired PCNAs and/or administrative assistants.
• Within the administrative assistant role, provides clinical, reception, communication, and guest relations support using verbal, electronic, and written techniques to maintain the operations of the assigned area.

What You Will Do

• Performs basic patient care tasks as delegated by the RN and assists, under the direction of the RN, in the implementation of the established plan of care.
• Compassionate in all interactions with patients, families, and peers.
• Follows established evidence-based prevention guidelines to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Provides a safe environment in patient rooms and on unit.
• Facilitates stocking and ordering of supplies for patient care.
• Assists with unit communication and facilitates unit operations.
• Acts as a key resource for onboarding and training new team members.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.