Nursing Care Technician/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WEPP (Weekend Premium Pay)

Vacation leave — 4 weekends per year

Health insurance available

Basic life insurance

200% retirement contribution

Job summary

This position works one-on-one with a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver direct patient care and delegated tasks, including obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, documentation, ADL assistance, supply management, and responding to patient call lights.

You will join a collaborative, team-oriented unit focused on patient-centered care, adhering to university policies and federal and state regulations, while maintaining safety and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Provide direct patient care in collaboration with an RN.
• Obtain vital signs and perform phlebotomy.
• Assist with activities of daily living and document care.
• Lift/move patients up to 100 pounds daily and assist with transfers.

Responsibilities

• Execute delegated tasks and ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Respond to patient call lights and coordinate with nursing staff.
• Support unit operations: order and stock supplies, assist with admissions/discharges as needed.
• Maintain compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and safety standards.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Documentation

ADL assistance

Teamwork

Job description

This position works one-on-one with a Registered Nurse (RN) to complete delegated tasks and provide direct patient care such as: obtain vital signs, phlebotomy, documentation, assist with ADL’s (activities of daily living), order and stock supplies, respond to patient call lights, unit orientation, and patient admission, transfer, and discharge. Positions may also involve moving patients from bed to wheelchair or stretcher, or stretcher to treatment/surgical tables. Handling of specimens and delivery to labs and preparation of patients for surgical procedures may also be required.

The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing prompt, compassionate, and patient centered care in a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. This dynamic environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the teams of physicians to increase communication, follow through, and enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.

In addition, the essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis, as well as stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Exciting new opportunity to work weekends at a premium pay rate. This position requires staff to work 2, 12-hour shifts each weekend, consisting of two morning or two evening shifts (specific hours vary by unit and must fall within policy). Weekend Premium Pay (WEPP) staff accrue vacation leave totaling 4 weekends per year. Other benefits provided to WEPP staff include university credit for health insurance, basic life insurance, and 200% retirement contribution. Come join our amazing team and receive several of our exceptional full-time benefits while only working 2 shifts per week!