Patient Support Assistant
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Entry
Mansfield, OH, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
- A high school diploma or GED is required. Individuals aged 16 or 17 without a high school diploma or GED may be considered if they have a valid work permit. Individuals aged 18 who are enrolled in high school do not need a high school diploma, GED, or work permit.
- Must be able to work every other weekend.
- Must be competent in using portable technology and handheld wireless devices for measurement and documentation of intake and output, vital signs, and point-of-care testing.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Registered Nurse in providing direct patient care to multiple patients on a designated nursing unit.
- Perform or assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, eating, and walking.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety of patient rooms, the unit, and equipment.
- Assist patients, visitors, and nursing personnel on the assigned unit, and help other departments with patient care as needed.
- Build respectful and compassionate relationships with patients and families to support the patient experience.
- Support patient safety guidelines and may serve as a patient safety champion.
- May assist with telemetry cardiac monitoring, recognize life-threatening arrhythmias, and immediately communicate them to an available licensed clinician.
- May transport patients and run errands to pick up or deliver items for patient care.
- Perform delegable nursing tasks assigned by the Registered Nurse that do not require nursing judgment, assessment, complex observations, or critical decisions, and that can be performed safely under exact directions with reasonably predictable results and minimal consequences if performed improperly.
- Perform basic nursing care tasks as directed by the Registered Nurse, including waived fingerstick glucose testing, urine dipstick testing, occult fecal testing, non-sterile specimen collection, nasogastric tube care, 12-lead electrocardiograms, and simple clean non-sterile dressing changes.
- Collect and record data such as height, weight, vital signs, intake, and output on the appropriate documentation form.
- Report patient observations and concerns to the Registered Nurse.
- Assist hospital visitors and staff with information needs.
- May use wireless devices and technology for healthcare coordination, including scheduling, flowchart documentation, and nutrition service ordering.
- May serve as a super user for nursing assistant information technology or as a preceptor for new nursing assistants.
- Maintain supplies and equipment needed for patient care operations.
- Secure and handle appropriate supplies, medications, and laboratory specimens transported to, from, and within the unit.
- Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.
About the company
OhioHealth runs a not-for-profit, faith-based health system that operates 16 hospitals and 200+ care sites across 50 Ohio counties, supported by more than 35,000 associates, providers, and volunteers. It delivers inpatient, urgent, primary, and specialty care through an integrated network that coordinates preventive, outpatient, and hospital services. Its not-for-profit, faith-based identity, broad Ohio coverage, and strong employer and community trust distinguish it from many competitors who prioritize profit. Its goal is to improve the health of people in its communities by providing accessible, comprehensive healthcare across its network.
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Total Funding
$13.9M
Headquarters
Columbus, Ohio
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What believers are saying
- September 2026 property buys secure Hamilton Quarter and Big Lots campus adjacency.
- July 2026 Qventus expansion targets perioperative growth, cancellations, and admin costs.
- 2026 projects add Riverside women’s care, Grant trauma, and Dublin beds.
What critics are saying
- June 2026 DOJ settlement bans OhioHealth steering clauses for ten years.
- August 2026 Grady maternity closure erased 37 jobs and triggered community backlash.
- Antitrust scrutiny plus the 2026 class-action threat can crush payer leverage.
What makes Ohiohealth unique
- OhioHealth runs 16 hospitals and 200-plus ambulatory sites across 50 counties.
- Its 2026 buildout spans Riverside, Grant, Dublin, Ontario, and central Ohio.
- Qventus enterprise AI saved 13,000 days and $5.1 million.
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Benefits
- Performance Bonus