Night Shift Patient Care & Unit Coordinator

University Medical Center; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health in Louisville, KY seeks a Nursing Assistant to support clinical teams on the night shift. You’ll provide patient care support under RN supervision, assist with activities of daily living, and help maintain a safe, compassionate environment.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, respectful communication, and adherence to HIPAA and safety policies. Evening/night coverage requires professionalism and teamwork within a busy hospital unit.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a recognized Clinical Assistant, Medical Assistant or EMT Training Program; nursing students who have completed Fundamentals of Nursing may apply.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes and computes physician orders accurately.
• Assembles patient medical records and maintains proper order of records.
• Sets up admission charts and disassembles discharged/transferred charts, checking for completeness.
• Handles desk communications promptly, including intercoms and routing messages to the appropriate person.
• Collects required unit data and documents vital signs, intake/output, and weight.
• Performs and documents point-of-care testing and basic clinical tasks under RN supervision.
• Maintains HIPAA privacy and safety procedures; adheres to universal precautions and facility policies.
• Transports patients and specimens as needed and assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Education

High school diploma or GED/Equivalent

Clinical Assistant/Medical Assistant or EMT Training Program or Fundamentals of Nursing Coursework (preferred)

Job description

UofL Health in Louisville, KY seeks a Nursing Assistant to support clinical teams on the night shift. You’ll provide patient care support under RN supervision, assist with activities of daily living, and help maintain a safe, compassionate environment.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, respectful communication, and adherence to HIPAA and safety policies. Evening/night coverage requires professionalism and teamwork within a busy hospital unit.