Nursing Care Technician/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U K Healthcare Ltd is seeking a dedicated caregiver to work one-on-one with a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care and perform delegated tasks, such as obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, documentation, assisting with ADLs, stocking supplies, responding to call lights, and assisting with admissions, transfers and discharges.

The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care in a collaborative, team‑oriented setting, using the nursing process to plan and deliver care while

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Obtain vital signs and perform phlebotomy as delegated
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and documentation
• Assist with admits, transfers, discharges, and patient transport

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.