Labor and Delivery PSA - FT Nights

OhioHealth•Columbus, OH

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Assist a Registered Nurse in providing direct patient care to multiple patients at a time on a designated nursing unit. The role supports daily living activities, patient safety, unit cleanliness, basic nursing care, data collection and documentation, and coordination of patient-care operations. The associate is expected to perform other duties as requested by a supervisor; listed responsibilities are not exhaustive and may change.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, subject to the stated exceptions for certain 16- to 18-year-old applicants.
For 16- and 17-year-olds without a high school diploma or GED, a valid work permit is required for consideration.
An 18-year-old enrolled in high school does not need a high school diploma, GED, or work permit to be considered.

Responsibilities

Perform or assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, eating, and walking.
Maintain cleanliness and safety in patient rooms, the unit, and equipment.
Assist patients, visitors, and nursing personnel, and help other departments with patient care as needed.
Build respectful and compassionate relationships with patients and families to support the patient experience.
May promote adherence to patient safety guidelines as a patient safety champion.
May assist with telemetry cardiac monitoring, recognize life-threatening arrhythmias, and immediately notify an available licensed clinician.
May transport patients and run errands to pick up or deliver items for patient care.
Perform delegable nursing tasks assigned by a Registered Nurse, within the stated limits of the role.
Perform basic nursing care duties as directed by the RN, such as waived testing, non-sterile specimen collection, nasogastric tube care, 12-lead EKGs, and simple clean non-sterile dressing changes.
Collect and record data such as height, weight, vital signs, and intake and output on the appropriate documentation forms.
Use portable wireless technology to measure and document intake and output, vital signs, and point-of-care testing results.
Report patient observations and concerns to the Registered Nurse.
Assist visitors and staff with information needs.
May use wireless devices and technology for healthcare coordination, including scheduling, flowchart documentation, and nutrition service ordering.
May serve as a super user for nursing assistant information technology or as a preceptor for new nursing assistants.
Maintain supplies and equipment needed for patient care operations.
Secure and handle appropriate supplies, medications, and laboratory specimens transported to, from, and within the unit.
Focus on safety, quality, and efficiency when performing job duties.