Compassionate Patient Care Assistant - Unit Support

University Hospitals Pain Management; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Pain Management is seeking a Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) to perform basic patient care tasks under the RN, including ADLs, vital signs, I&O, 12-lead ECG, and data collection, while maintaining PHI privacy.

You will contribute to unit operations, stock supplies, assist with communication, and serve as a resource for onboarding new team members, ensuring compassionate care and safe environments.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care tasks as delegated by the RN.
• Compassionate in all interactions with patients, families, and peers.
• Follows evidence-based prevention guidelines to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Provides a safe environment in patient rooms and on unit.
• Facilitates stocking and ordering of supplies for patient care.
• Assists with unit communication.
• Acts as a key resource for onboarding and training new team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.

Job description

University Hospitals Pain Management is seeking a Patient Care Nursing Assistant (PCNA) to perform basic patient care tasks under the RN, including ADLs, vital signs, I&O, 12-lead ECG, and data collection, while maintaining PHI privacy.

You will contribute to unit operations, stock supplies, assist with communication, and serve as a resource for onboarding new team members, ensuring compassionate care and safe environments.