Pediatric Patient Care Assistant - CNA

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to work 36 hours per week under RN supervision. You will collect vital signs, document data, assist with procedures, maintain safety, and help with environmental and clerical tasks.

You must have an approved fundamentals course from a nursing program or equivalent CNA certification, Ohio CNA, and current BLS/CPR. The role emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork, and compassionate care for pediatric and adult patients.

Qualifications

• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Provides age-appropriate care to pediatric and selected adult patients.

Responsibilities

• Collects, documents, and reports vital signs.
• Promotes general patient safety and assists with procedures.
• Maintains HIPAA confidentiality and professionalism.
• Prepares materials and supplies; stocks and cleans unit areas.
• May act as preceptor and train other staff.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

Fundamentals course from an approved nursing program

Job description

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to work 36 hours per week under RN supervision. You will collect vital signs, document data, assist with procedures, maintain safety, and help with environmental and clerical tasks.

You must have an approved fundamentals course from a nursing program or equivalent CNA certification, Ohio CNA, and current BLS/CPR. The role emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork, and compassionate care for pediatric and adult patients.