Nursing Care Technician/UKHC

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

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY seeks a Patient Care Associate to work one-on-one with an RN, performing delegated tasks and direct patient care such as obtaining vitals, phlebotomy, documentation, assisting with ADLs, stocking supplies, responding to call lights, and assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges.

The role emphasizes prompt, compassionate, patient-centered care within a collaborative team, following nursing plans, policies, and regulations, with lifting up to 50-100 pounds

Qualifications

• Direct patient care support skills
• Ability to work closely with an RN
• Ability to follow care plans and policies

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, including vital signs, phlebotomy, documentation, ADL assistance, and preparing patients for procedures.
• Move and position patients, assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges, and stock supplies.
• Respond to patient call lights and participate in unit orientation and teamwork to improve patient outcomes.

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.