Night Shift Patient Care & Unit Coordinator

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant/Unit Coordinator for The Jewish Hospital - UMC in Louisville, KY. The role supports clinical care and clerical duties on the unit under licensed nursing personnel, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include transcribing orders, managing charts, coordinating admissions/discharges, communicating with the nursing team, collecting vital signs and samples, and performing point-of-care testing. Expect nights 7P–7A at JHHS.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting physician orders and documenting results.
• Strong written and verbal communication with teams, patients and families.
• Ability to maintain patient records accurately and securely.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes and computes physician orders accurately.
• Maintains and organizes patient charts and records.
• Sets up admission charts and discharges/ transfers charts.
• Responds promptly to intercoms, pages and messages.
• Replaces forms in patient records as needed.
• Routes patient information requests to the nurse.
• Communicates physician orders to the nurse in charge.
• Collects unit data and vital signs.
• Performs and documents point-of-care testing.
• Assists with patient mobility, hygiene, and personal care.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Patient care

HIPAA compliance

Job description

UofL Health is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Assistant/Unit Coordinator for The Jewish Hospital - UMC in Louisville, KY. The role supports clinical care and clerical duties on the unit under licensed nursing personnel, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include transcribing orders, managing charts, coordinating admissions/discharges, communicating with the nursing team, collecting vital signs and samples, and performing point-of-care testing. Expect nights 7P–7A at JHHS.