Patient Care Assistant - UH Neuro/Surgical ICU - University Hospital

USA Health • Mobile, AL

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About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant supports patient care in the University Hospital Neuro/Surgical ICU under assignments from an RN or LPN. The role assists patients with activities of daily living and admissions, discharges, and transfers; monitors and records vital signs, weight, intake and output, and other patient-care information; and reports changes in patient condition or skin condition to an RN or LPN. The assistant also helps maintain patient rooms and unit areas, cleans equipment between uses, operates unit equipment, responds to call lights and overhead pages, and completes documentation and required training. Regular and prompt attendance is required, and the employee must be able to work the defined schedule and overtime as required. Related duties may be assigned. Employees in regular positions working at least 20 hours per week (.50 FTE or greater) qualify for benefits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; experience may be substituted year for year for the required education.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification required upon hire.
• A comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the stated requirements.

Responsibilities

• Receives verbal or written assignments from an RN or LPN.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Reports changes in patient condition and skin condition to an RN or LPN.
• Maintains clean, neat, and stocked areas and patient rooms.
• Cleans equipment between each patient use.
• Operates unit equipment as required and runs unit errands as needed.
• Assists with and accompanies patients on admission, discharge, and transfer.
• Answers patient call lights promptly and responds to overhead pages.
• Keeps hallways clear of equipment and distributes water and ice.
• Maintains 24-hour urine collections and performs catheter checks and blood glucose monitoring.
• Takes and records vital signs and weight.
• Records accurate intake and output, including NG, chest tube, ostomy bag, and Foley output.
• Signs or initials documentation and documents patient turns and repositioning.
• Assists with completion of the daily flow sheet.
• Participates in orientation of new employees as assigned.
• Accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records.
• Completes mandatory department, educational, and hospital requirements.
• Adheres to current infection control and safety standards.
• Maintains regular and prompt attendance and works the defined schedule and overtime as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED