Patient Care Assistant PRN - UH 5th Floor - University Hospital

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); Vor Ort; USD 30.000 - 38.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

USA Health in Mobile, AL is seeking a patient care technician to support nursing staff and ensure high-quality patient care. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and help with post-admission transitions.

The role requires a high school diploma and BCLS certification, with a 20+ hour workweek and benefits eligibility. Join a collaborative team dedicated to safe patient care and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifikationen

• Assists patients with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Reports changes in patient condition to RN/LPN promptly.
• Maintains infection-control standards and clean rooms.
• Records intake/output and vitals accurately in records.
• Completes required department and hospital trainings.

Aufgaben

• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Records vital signs, weight, and intake/output.
• Maintains clean patient rooms and stocked areas.
• Reports changes in patient condition to RN/LPN.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Vital signs

Infection control

Documentation

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

BCLS Certification

Jobbeschreibung

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
• 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
• and 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
• Accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records
• 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
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.