Patient Care Assistant, Frazier Rehabilitation Institute, 3 South Transplant, 7a-7p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Assistant provides clinical patient care support in a caring, safe, and efficient manner under the supervision and delegation of the Registered Nurse. In collaboration with patients and their families, the assistant is responsible for patient care and supports the hospital and Nursing department mission and philosophy. This position is based at Frazier Rehabilitation Institute, 3 South Transplant, in Louisville, Kentucky, and works a 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. day shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED/equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).

Nice To Haves

Experience in a healthcare setting.
State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) credential from the Kentucky Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

Deliver service to internal and external customers by demonstrating accountability and commitment to quality and safety, providing exceptional customer service, and supporting a positive work environment aligned with the hospital's mission, vision, and values.
Perform delegated nursing skills, including activities of daily living, patient-condition monitoring, body mechanics, and nutritional support, in accordance with hospital and nursing standards and applicable policies and procedures.
Perform skills within the scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel, such as specimen collection, specialized equipment use, restraint monitoring, and patient elimination procedures; communicate completion to the Registered Nurse and healthcare team.
Perform unit assignments, including patient admission and discharge procedures and unit environmental organization.
Perform and document point-of-care testing, patient mobility and exercise, comfort, rest, sleep and care needs, hygiene, grooming, dressing, skincare, dietary, toileting, and elimination needs.
Assist with patient transport.
Perform clerical duties, potentially using fax machines, computers, medical transcription, telephones, and copy machines.
Follow emergency and patient safety procedures, including managing safety devices and equipment, and maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Participate in training, development, and continuing education to improve role functioning; know and demonstrate National Patient Safety standards and participate in department initiatives to maintain a safe environment.
Participate in performance improvement, quality improvement, and patient safety activities and help maintain compliance with Joint Commission accreditation and other regulatory standards, including the code of conduct.
Communicate effectively with healthcare team members, patients, and families, including in stressful or emergency situations.
Assist other members of the nursing care team and other disciplines.
Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements and maintain confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned.