Patient Care Assistant II Neuro ICU FT Days

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

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II for the Neuro ICU in Lexington, KY. This full-time position involves supporting the delivery of safe and effective patient care, including taking vital signs and assisting with personal hygiene and safety measures. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and BLS certification, with a preference for one year of direct patient care experience. Offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Sign-on Bonuses up to $25,000

Qualifications

• One (1) year direct patient care experience required.
• BLS certification via the American Heart Association required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff.
• Monitors and records vital signs.
• Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs.

Skills

Direct patient care

Monitoring vital signs

Personal hygiene assistance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma, GED or SRNA

Tools

BLS Certification

Hospital Information Systems

Job description

Patient Care Assistant II Neuro ICU FT Days

Patient Care Assistant II Neuro ICU FT Days

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*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

• Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff
• Monitors and records vital signs
• Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs
• Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output
• Obtains and records daily weight
• Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter
• Reports changes in patient’s status promptly to RN
• Performs as patient care companion when needed
• Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process
• Performs unit housekeeping needs
• Acts as a runner/transporter
• Checks and documents refrigerator temperatures as delegated, reporting variances to appropriate personnel
• Updates assigned bed status
• Maintains a safe environment by responding to all bed alarms, call lights, telephones and alerting the correct person
• 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
• Communicates with patient’s family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, and professional manner
• Acts as receptionist for the unit; has limited use of the hospital information systems according to hospital policy dependent on the need of the unit. This can include, but not limited to: consulting in EPIC, navigate through EPIC, discharge patients, put milestones into tele tracking, maintain paper charts and checking on MD orders
• Removes saline locks
• Order floor stock and puts it away
• Perform 12 lead EKGs where unit allows
• 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*:
• One (1) year direct patient care experience
  
  

*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](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ioujd4fnJcY).

Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience[ Hello Humankindness](https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/library/landing/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](https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/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.

*Pay Range*

$16.26 - $22.36 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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