Patient Care Assistant - Telemetry & Safety

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY, is seeking a Nursing Assistant (SRNA) to join the Rehabilitation department. Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse and collaborates with the care team to support safe, high‑quality care.

The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work in a stressful environment. No prior experience is required; high school diploma or GED is preferred, with SRNA certification and BLS within 90 days of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or higher) preferred.
• SRNA certification in Kentucky required upon hire and BLS required within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Greets and orients patients to the hospital environment and unit routines.
• Provides direct patient care under nurse supervision and collaborates with the care team.
• Assists nursing staff to identify patient needs and ensures safe environment.
• Documents patient progress in EMR and supports accurate, complete records.
• May monitor patients, assist with transfers, and help with meal and transport coordination.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY, is seeking a Nursing Assistant (SRNA) to join the Rehabilitation department. Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse and collaborates with the care team to support safe, high‑quality care.

The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work in a stressful environment. No prior experience is required; high school diploma or GED is preferred, with SRNA certification and BLS within 90 days of