Patient Services Associate - Main Pre-Op

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks ( available for benefits eligible positions only ): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only) Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000 Career Training and Educational Opportunities Merchant Discounts Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy The PSA works under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse(s) (R.N.) and performs tasks and duties that do not require a license, professional judgment, or intervention. The PSA must pass the required competencies. The PSA works within the Department of Nursing standards.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED
Plus 1 year of Patient Care in a health care setting.
Must be able to lift 100 lbs. to waist height.
Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning, and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment, to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR), or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Nice To Haves

Previous Patient Care Technician experience.
Patient care experience in an acute care setting.
Certification as a nursing assistant or military corpsman.

Responsibilities

Assists patients with direct patient care.
Accepts direction from RN and team members and follows through on delegated patient care activities.
Provides appropriate grooming/oral hygiene and comfort measures and assists patients with mobility-related activities.
Accurately and promptly documents all patient care tasks, vital signs, ADL, wave tests, and I & O's per unit and department standards.
Obtains patient report and communicates with RN regarding patient care.
Informs the nurse of patient requests or complaints.
Carries out the Plan of Care for the patient using a Multidisciplinary Approach delegated by the Team Leader.
Communicates effectively with other team members to facilitate patient care.
Assists patients and visitors with information and/or solutions to problems.
Serves as a resource to support department members in the performance of duties.
Notifies appropriate staff of problems requiring prompt intervention.
Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
Transports patients to other areas of the hospital as directed.
Performs other duties as assigned.