Patient Care Assistant, UofL Hospital, Float Pool, Part-time, 7p-7a

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

4d•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 Clinical Assistant is responsible for patient care and supports the hospital and Department of Nursing mission and philosophy. UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute, and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members, UofL Health focuses on delivering patient-centered care to every patient every day.

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) certification by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

Deliver service to internal and external customers by demonstrating accountability, commitment to quality and safety, exceptional customer service, and dedication to the hospital’s mission, vision, and values.
Perform delegated nursing skills, including activities of daily living, monitoring patient condition, 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, use of specialized equipment, restraint monitoring, and patient elimination procedures; communicate completion to the Registered Nurse and other healthcare team members.
Perform unit assignments according to standards of care, including patient admission and discharge procedures and unit environmental organization.
Perform and document point-of-care testing, patient mobility and exercise, comfort, rest, sleep, hygiene, grooming, dressing, skincare, dietary, toileting, and elimination care.
Assist with patient transport.
Perform clerical duties, which may include using fax machines, computers, medical transcription, telephones, and copy machines.
Follow emergency and patient safety procedures, including management of safety devices and equipment, and maintain a safe, comfortable, therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Participate in training, development, and continuing education to improve role performance.
Know and demonstrate National Patient Safety standards; participate in department activities and initiatives that promote 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 during stressful or emergency situations.
Assist other nursing care team members 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.