Patient Care Assistant - ED Main Campus (Days)

Patient Care Assistant

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.

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.
• Ensures environmental standards are met and 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 :

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)