Patient Care Assistant - Intermediate Care IMC - University Hospital

University of South Alabama Health System; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support nurses by helping patients with daily living activities, recording vital signs, and maintaining clean rooms across units.

You will learn electronic medical recordkeeping, respond to call lights, and participate in orientation while upholding infection control and safety standards at USA Health.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Reports changes in patient condition to RN/LPN.
• Maintains clean, stocked patient rooms and cleans equipment between uses.
• Takes and records vital signs and weight; monitors patient status.
• Responds promptly to patient call lights and overhead pages.
• Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Receives verbal/written assignments from RN/LPN
• Assists patients with activities of Daily Living
• Reports any changes in patient condition to RN/LPN
• Maintains clean and neat stocked areas and patient rooms
• Cleans equipment between each patient use
• Operates unit equipment as required
• Runs unit errands as needed
• Assists with and accompanies patients on admission, discharge, and transfer
• Answers patient call lights promptly
• Keeps hallway clear of equipment
• Distributes water and ice
• Maintains 24-hour urine collections
• Performs catheter checks
• Takes and records blood glucose monitoring
• Takes and records vital signs and weight
• Records accurate intake and output (to include NG, chest tube, ostomy bags, foley, etc.)
• Signs/initials documentation
• Documents patient turns and repositioning
• Reports any skin condition to RN
• Assists with completion of daily flow sheet
• Responds to overhead pages
• Participates in orientation of new employees as assigned
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as required
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

• Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Required
• Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• This role requires compassion, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. HighThis role requires compassion, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. High
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills HighExcellent communication and interpersonal skills High
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced healthcare setting HighAbility to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced healthcare setting High
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities MediumStrong attention to detail and organizational abilities Medium
• Basic computer skills for electronic medical recordkeeping MediumBasic computer skills for electronic medical recordkeeping Medium
• Ability to work well within a team and follow directions from supervisors HighAbility to work well within a team and follow directions from supervisors High