Night Shift Patient Care Assistant & Unit Coordinator

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a Unit Clerk/Nursing Assistant to support patient care on the unit during night shifts. You will transcribe orders, assemble and manage medical records, handle charting and communications, and assist with basic patient care under the guidance of an RN.

Responsibilities include data collection, vital signs, chart accuracy, and coordination with physicians, nurses, and families. This role emphasizes patient-centered service and safe, efficient care delivery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT training or nursing fundamentals course completion preferred.
• BLS certification required; CNA/CMA/EMT certifications preferred; state licensure or active enrollment in nursing program encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes and computes physician orders and messages accurately.
• Assembles and maintains patient records and unit charts.
• Sets up admission charts and disassembles discharged charts.
• Responds promptly to intercoms, pages, and message routing.
• Collects intake/output, vital signs, and mobility data; documents accordingly.
• Performs and documents basic patient care tasks under RN direction.

Skills

Initiative

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational

Flexibility

Critical thinking

Work ethics

Interpersonal

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED/Equivalent

Clinical Assistant / Medical Assistant / EMT training or nursing fundamentals (preferred)

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a Unit Clerk/Nursing Assistant to support patient care on the unit during night shifts. You will transcribe orders, assemble and manage medical records, handle charting and communications, and assist with basic patient care under the guidance of an RN.

Responsibilities include data collection, vital signs, chart accuracy, and coordination with physicians, nurses, and families. This role emphasizes patient-centered service and safe, efficient care delivery.