Patient Care Assistant - ED Main Campus (7p-7a)

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• Safeguards environmental standards and ensures all unit and patient areas are stocked, cleaned, and maintained.
• Performs clerical and administrative tasks as necessary.
• Identifies learning needs, completes continuing education, and participates in offered educational opportunities.
• Acts as a preceptor and trains other staff.

Education Requirement

Completion of fundamentals course from an approved nursing program, or equivalent licensure or experience, required.

Licensure Requirement

Active State Tested Nurse Aide License in the State of Ohio, or equivalent education or experience, required.

Certifications

Current CPR certification (BLS for healthcare provider), required.

Skills

• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Displays a positive presence and interacts with patients, families, staff, outside vendors, consultants, and physicians.

Experience

One year of patient care experience in a hospital setting within the last three years, or equivalent education or licensure, required.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Climb stairs/ladder, Computer skills, Fume /Gases /Vapors, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Machinery, Patient Equipment, Power Tools, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, 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, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Squat/kneel
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking

Additional Physical Requirements

Performed But Not Listed Above (not specified)