Patient Care Assistant-Outpatient SurgeryRequisition ID2023-47729CategoryNursing SupportOverviewMonday through Friday. No weekends, no holidays. 2, 10 hour shifts or 3, 8 hour shifts. Non traditional day evening rotation. With late shift ending at 7:30 p.m.Part time, non exempt, benefits eligibleHourly rate: $19/hr+The Patient Care Assistant is responsible for performing basic supportive care to specified patients/families under the direction and supervision of an RN/Care Manager. Collects, documents, and reports data to the RN Care Manager but does not interpret data. Demonstrates competence in providing age-appropriate care and service for pediatric patients from birth to 21 years, and selected adults4Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose.Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.We're 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere.Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere.Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.ResponsibilitiesPerforms 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.QualificationsEducation: High school graduate or equivalent.Licensure: State Tested Nursing Assistant strongly preferred.Certifications: Current CPR (BLS for healthcare provider required).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.Experience: One year of comparable experience in a hospital setting w