Patient Support Assistant- Med Surg Oncology

OhioHealth•Augusta, GA

About The Position

Assist licensed clinicians in providing direct and indirect patient care on the assigned Med Surg Oncology unit. Support patients with activities of daily living, maintain a clean and safe care environment, and help create a respectful and compassionate experience for patients and families. Work under Registered Nurse direction to perform delegated basic nursing tasks, collect and document patient information, and report observations and concerns. Provide information and assistance to visitors and staff, help coordinate care workflows, and maintain patient-care supplies and equipment. The role operates within a High Reliability Organization, with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. Duties may change and are not limited to those listed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
CPR certification.
Basic PC skills to manage patient information and support clinical workflows and electronic medical record documentation.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, eating, and walking.
Maintain cleanliness and safety of patient rooms, the unit, and equipment.
Assist patients, visitors, and nursing personnel; help other departments with patient care as needed.
Develop respectful and compassionate relationships with patients and families to support a positive patient experience.
May act as a patient safety champion and promote shared responsibility for safety guidelines.
May assist with telemetry cardiac monitoring, recognize life-threatening arrhythmias, and promptly notify an available licensed clinician.
May transport patients and run errands to pick up or deliver items for patient care.
Perform nursing tasks delegated by the Registered Nurse that meet the stated limits for safe delegation and do not require nursing judgment or assessment.
Perform basic nursing care tasks as directed by the RN, including waived testing, non-sterile specimen collection, nasogastric tube care, 12-lead EKGs, and simple clean non-sterile dressing changes.
Collect and document data such as height, weight, vital signs, and intake and output.
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 hospital 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 and/or preceptor for new nursing assistants.
Maintain supplies and equipment needed for patient care operations.
Secure and handle appropriate supplies, medications, and laboratory specimens transported from, into, and within the unit.
Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.