Patient Care Assistant- Cardiac Step-down (Nights) - Nationwide Children's Hospital

24 hours per week

Night shift 7p-7a, every third weekend, holiday rotation

Minimum pay is $19.00 per hour | Benefits Eligible

The Heart Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital is a complete solution for our patients with Congenital Heart Disease. In the Cardiac Step-down Unit (H4A), we treat patients of all ages. We specialize in treating both surgically and medically, those patients with congenital heart defects. We also provide medical cardiac management for children and adolescents with heart and vasculature related disease, as well as perform heart, lung, and heart/lung transplants.    

More about Cardiac Step-down   

• 24 bed unit 
• We take care of all ages, however, on most days, approximately 75% of our population is under the age of six months.   
• We are looking for detail-oriented team members who can handle a fast-paced environment. 

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• Performs clerical office coordination and administrative tasks as necessary.
• Collects, documents, and reports vital signs such as: blood pressure or mean arterial pressure, heights, and weights.
• Completes screening questions and documents all items into medical record.
• Promotes general patient safety and performs minor specimen testing.
• Holds and positions patients and assists with procedures.
• Prepares all materials and supplies as needed.
• Remains compliant with HIPAA, maintains professionalism and ensures confidentiality of patient information.
• Ensures environmental standards are met and all clinic and patient areas are stocked, cleaned, and maintained.
• Identifies learning needs and attends continuing education as appropriate.
• Participates in educational activities.
• Acts as a preceptor of orientation and training of other PCA staff.
• Responsible for the transport of non-controlled medications from Pharmacy to designated licensed healthcare practitioners.

Education:
High school graduate or equivalent

Candidates can qualify in one of the following ways:

- Current, Ohio STNA license

- Nursing student who has succesfully completed Fundamentals of Nursing (or equivalent) from accredited program

- At least one year of patient care experience in a hospital within the last three years

Certifications:
Current CPR (BLS for healthcare providers) required upon hire

Skills:

1. Sound written and verbal communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

2. Demonstrated basic computer skills.

3. Must demonstrate 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.

4. Displays a positive presence and interacts with all levels of staff, outside vendors, consultants, and physicians.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Occasionally, 1-33% of the time:
Climb stairs/ladder; sitting; lifting/carrying 41-60lbs, 61-100lbs, +100lbs with assistance.

May come into contact with fumes, gases, vapors, biohazard waste, machinery, and power tools.

Frequently, 34-66% of the time:
Squat/kneel; reaching above shoulder; repetitive arm and hand use.

Lifting/carrying 040lbs; pushing/pulling 0-61lbs; depth perception-vision.

May come into contact with blood, bodily fluids, communicable diseases or pathogens, chemicals, and electricity.

Continuously, 67-100% of the time:
Standing, walking, audible speech, speech clarity and hearing acuity. Color vision, seeing far/near.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet