Patient Care Assistant, C4A - NICU

0.6 FTE, 24 hours per week. Day shift 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM. Weekend and holiday requirements.

About the Role

Performs basic supportive care to specified patients and families under the direction and supervision of an RN or Care Manager. Collects, documents, and reports data to the RN or Care Manager.

Responsibilities

• Collects, documents, and reports vital signs.
• May complete screening questions and documentation or minor specimen testing as assigned.
• Promotes general patient safety.
• Holds and positions patients and assists with procedures.
• Prepares materials and supplies as delegated.
• Remains compliant with HIPAA, maintains professionalism, and ensures confidentiality of patient information.
• Ensures environmental standards are met and all unit and patient areas are stocked, cleaned, and maintained.
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks as necessary.
• Completes continuing education and participates in offered educational opportunities.
• May act as a preceptor and train other staff.

Requirements

• Completion of fundamentals course from an approved nursing program, or equivalent certification or experience.
• Active Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) 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.

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Must demonstrate competence in providing age-appropriate care and services to pediatric patients of all ages and selected adult patients.
• Displays a positive presence and interacts with patients, families, staff, outside vendors, consultants, and physicians.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally: Biohazard waste, climb stairs/ladder, computer skills, fumes/gases/vapors, hand use (grasping, gripping, turning), interpreting data, lifting/carrying 41-60 lbs, lifting/carrying 61-100 lbs, loud noises, machinery, power tools, pushing/pulling 100 lbs or greater with assistance, repetitive hand/arm use, sitting.
• Frequently: Bend/twist, blood and/or bodily fluids, chemicals/medications, communicable diseases and/or pathogens, depth perception, lifting/carrying 0-10 lbs, lifting/carrying 11-20 lbs, lifting/carrying 21-40 lbs, patient equipment, pushing/pulling 0-25 lbs, pushing/pulling 26-40 lbs, pushing/pulling 41-60 lbs, pushing/pulling 61-100 lbs, reaching above shoulder, squat/kneel.
• Continuously: Audible speech, color vision, hearing acuity, peripheral vision, seeing (far/near), standing, walking.