Patient Care Assistant I 4IC Progressive Care PRN Nights

CHI; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate healthcare team at a leading hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, where your contributions directly impact patient care. This role involves supporting RNs in delivering safe and effective care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting patients with their daily needs. You'll be part of a dedicated team that values your well-being and offers a range of benefits to support work/life balance. Embrace the opportunity to grow in your career while making a difference in the lives of others in a nurturing environment. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to make a positive impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Mental Health Resources

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Short and Long Term Disability

Employee Referral Bonuses

Sign-on Bonuses

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; BLS certification preferred.
• Healthcare experience is preferred for effective patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and monitor vital signs under RN supervision.
• Assist with personal hygiene, transport, and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Blood Glucose Meter

Job description

Overview

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members' well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Mental Health resources for you and your family
• Wellness Program with rewards up to $450
• Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development
• Adoption Assistance
• Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs
• Employer Discounts
• Relocation Assistance*
• Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*
• Sign-on Bonuses up to $25,000*
• Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000*

*for eligible hires and positions

Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital and its awards and recognitions here: Saint Joseph Hospital.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost-efficient patient care as delegated by the RN. They provide assistance in transporting, transferring and lifting. They perform cleaning functions in patient care unit as delegated, and perform selected diagnostic tests.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff
2. Monitors and records vital signs
3. Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs
4. Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output
5. Obtains and records daily weight
6. Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter
7. Reports changes in patient’s status promptly to RN
8. Performs as patient care companion when needed
9. Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process
10. Performs unit housekeeping needs
11. Acts as a runner/transporter
12. Checks and documents refrigerator temperatures as delegated, reporting variances to appropriate personnel
13. Updates assigned bed status
14. Maintains a safe environment by responding to all bed alarms, call lights, telephones and alerting the correct person.
15. Keeps patient environment clean, performs comfort rounds, keeps hallways clear of obstruction, no food or drink at the workstation, reports safety issues and broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patient safety precautions
16. Communicates with patient’s family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, and professional manner
17. Other duties as assigned by manager

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• High School Diploma, GED or SRNA

Required Licensure and Certifications:

• BLS via the American Heart Association

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training:

• Healthcare experience preferred