Nursing Care Technician/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend premium pay

Full-time benefits

2 weekend shifts per week

Job summary

U K Healthcare Ltd in Lexington, KY is seeking a patient care assistant to work one-on-one with an RN, performing delegated tasks and direct care such as taking vital signs, phlebotomy, documenting care, assisting with ADLs, stocking supplies, responding to call lights, and helping with admissions, transfers, and discharges.

The role requires lifting 50–100 pounds daily, standing, walking, and sitting for long periods, with exposure to infectious diseases and sharp instruments.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50–100 pounds daily or as required.
• Comfort with standing, walking and sitting for extended periods.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and delegated tasks under RN supervision.
• Take vital signs, perform phlebotomy, document care, assist with ADLs.
• Order and stock supplies, respond to call lights, assist with admissions/transfers/discharges.
• Assist with moving patients and handling specimens for labs, prep for procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Documentation

ADL support

Patient care

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.

The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $18.20/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate's experience. 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!