Patient Care Assistant - NICU

About This Role

Provide direct patient care to assigned patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring a safe and efficient environment. This role involves assisting with daily living activities, de-escalation, and administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Provide approved care for assigned patients and assist in implementing interventions under RN supervision
• Supervise and assist patients with activities of daily living
• Supervise developmentally appropriate activities for patients
• Offer assistance to co-workers after completing own duties
• Use crisis control techniques and assist in de-escalation of patients and visitors
• Assist with patient transport as requested
• Assist with one-on-one patient observation as needed
• Report present status or changes in patient condition on an ongoing basis and during change of shift summary
• Complete timely documentation of information in the patient medical record
• Ensure all areas are organized and present a safe, accessible, effective, and efficient environment
• Respond to communication system/patient alarms with a sense of urgency
• Answer the telephone in accordance with CCHMC telephone etiquette
• Assemble charts, order patient supplies, and stock clerical supplies
• Assist in the orientation and training of new employees

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of medical/surgical or equivalent clinical rotation from ACEN, CCNE or NLN CNEA accredited institution OR listed on Ohio STNA registry or Ohio CNA (or reciprocity within 180 days) OR listed on Ohio or National Emergency Medical Services Registry OR 1+ years of patient care experience within the last three years
• Training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and maintenance of certification

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of patient care experience within the last three years OR completion of a medical/surgical or equivalent clinical rotation OR listed on Ohio STNA/CNA registry or National Emergency Medical Services Registry.

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