Compassionate Patient Care Assistant (Night Shift)

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a Nursing Support role at the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital in Salt Lake City.

The position provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and may involve administering medications within scope of practice. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, documenting data, maintaining a safe environment, and supporting both clinical and clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• Must obtain RN licensure within 3 months if enrolled in RN program.
• If RN licensed, CNA certification required after three months.
• Enrollment in approved nursing education program required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with feeding, mobility, grooming, toileting, dressing and social engagement.
• Educate patients and families as directed by the care team.
• Document data related to direct patient care.
• Support indirect care: clean, safe environment, transport, and clerical tasks as needed.
• Handle unit duties and stocking of supplies.
• Communicate with hospital staff, physicians, patients and families.
• Process paper orders during downtime and record timings.
• May process electronic requests and retrieve test results.
• Schedule patient appointments.
• Maintain patient records and unit boards.
• Assist with admits, discharges and transfers per unit standards.
• Monitor cardiac rhythm and notify staff of adverse events.
• Work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Flexible shifts

Communication skills

Customer service

Emergency response

Education

RN licensure within 3 months

CNA certification

Enrollment in approved nursing education program

Job description

University of Utah Health is seeking a Nursing Support role at the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital in Salt Lake City.

The position provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and may involve administering medications within scope of practice. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, documenting data, maintaining a safe environment, and supporting both clinical and clerical tasks.