Patient Care Assistant - Transitional Care Unit - TCU 3rd - University Hospital

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health seeks a patient care assistant to support the nursing team along the Gulf Coast. You will assist patients with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and help maintain clean patient rooms and equipment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support at hire. Experience may be substituted by relevant training; 20+ hours per week position with benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support upon hire required.
• Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire

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 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 Required
• Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education Preferred
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.