Patient Care Assistant-Neuroscience H10B

Nationwide Children's Hospital•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant provides basic supportive care to specified patients and families under the direction and supervision of an RN or Care Manager. The role collects, documents, and reports patient data and supports patient safety, procedures, unit readiness, and administrative needs. The schedule is 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., one day per week plus every other weekend. The position requires completion of a fundamentals course from an approved nursing program, or equivalent certification or experience; an active Ohio Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) credential or equivalent education or experience; current healthcare-provider BLS/CPR certification; and one year of hospital patient-care experience within the last three years, or equivalent education or certification. The assistant must demonstrate competence in providing age-appropriate care to pediatric patients of all ages and selected adult patients.

Requirements

Completion of a fundamentals course from an approved nursing program, or equivalent certification or experience.
Active Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) credential 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.
Effective written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated 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.
Positive presence and ability to interact with patients, families, staff, outside vendors, consultants, and physicians.

Responsibilities

Collect, document, and report vital signs and other assigned patient data.
Complete screening questions, documentation, or minor specimen testing when assigned.
Promote general patient safety.
Hold and position patients and assist with procedures.
Prepare materials and supplies as delegated.
Follow HIPAA requirements, maintain professionalism, and protect the confidentiality of patient information.
Ensure environmental standards are met and that unit and patient areas are stocked, cleaned, and maintained.
Perform clerical and administrative tasks as necessary.
Complete continuing education and participate in offered educational opportunities.
May act as a preceptor and train other staff.