Patient Care Assistant-h7a Med/surg

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Collects and reports vital signs
Assists with patient positioning and procedures
Maintains hipaa compliance and confidentiality
This role involves performing basic supportive care to specified patients and families under the direction of an RN or Care Manager

Job Summary

  • This role involves performing basic supportive care to specified patients and families under the direction of an RN or Care Manager.
  • The position requires collecting, documenting, and reporting vital signs while ensuring general patient safety and environmental standards are met.
  • Candidates must demonstrate competence in providing age-appropriate care to pediatric patients of all ages and selected adult patients.

Matching Summary

This role involves performing basic supportive care to specified patients and families under the direction of an RN or Care Manager.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Collects and reports vital signs
  • Assists with patient positioning and procedures
  • Maintains HIPAA compliance and confidentiality
  • Ensures environmental standards and stocking
  • Performs minor specimen testing

Nice-to-have

  • Positive presence with pediatric patients
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Willingness to act as a preceptor
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Experience training other staff members

Key Requirements

  • Active State Tested Nurse Aide License in Ohio
  • Current CPR certification (BLS for healthcare provider)
  • Completion of fundamentals course from approved nursing program
  • One year of hospital patient care experience within last three years

Work Rights

Not specified

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