Patient Care Assistant - General Medicine (Nights) - Nationwide Children's Hospital

**24 or 36 hrs/week, night shift, 7p-7:30a, every third weekend, holiday rotation**

Base pay $19.00/hr.  Benefits eligible.

General Medicine (H9A)

The Gen Med team cares for a range of patients whom do not fit any other specialty (Asthma, Failure to Thrive, Hyperbilirubinemia, readmit unit for neonatal, first-time seizure, adolescent med). H9A is a fast-paced unit that typically turns over 8-10 patients per day, with 90% of admissions coming from the Emergency Room.

More About H9A:

• 24 bed unit
• 60-70% of patients are babies
• Most patients stay 2-3 days
• Average daily census is 22
• PCAs will have 6-8 patients; Will perform feeds, labs, finger & heal sticks 
• Unit is known for its culture of mentoring, support and teamwork
• Regularly scores in Top Tier for employee satisfaction and customer satisfaction

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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, positions patients and assists with procedures.
• Preps 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 offered by the business unit.
• 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 at their discretion or from tube system to secured medication storage room.

Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Candidates must meet at least one of the following:

• Have an active, Ohio STNA license
• Have at least one year of comparable, patient care experience in a hospital setting within the past three years
• Nursing students can qualify if they have successfully completed the fundamentals of nursing (or equivalent) course from an approved/accredited school

Certifications: Current CPR (BLS for healthcare provider) 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