Patient Care Assistant Medical Surgical
Overview Saint Joseph London is a 150-bed regional hospital located in London Kentucky.
Founded in 1926 Saint Joseph London opened a new $152 million 340000-square foot regional facility in 2010.
We offer the latest technology along with nationally ranked award-winning services.
Our patient rooms are private with most overlooking a small lake and garden on the 52-acre healing environment.
Saint Joseph London treats patients from southeastern Kentucky including those from Clay Laurel Jackson Knox Pulaski Rockcastle and Whitley counties.
CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019.
With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities Eligible for $3,000 Sign-On Bonus (paid approx 30 days after start!) 1-2 years hospital experience strongly preferred Performs a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost-efficient patient care as delegated bythe RN.
They provide assistance in transporting, transferring and lifting.
They perform cleaning Functions in patient careunit as delegated, and perform selected diagnostic tests.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES1.
Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff2.
Monitors and records vital signs3.
Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs4.
Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output5.
Obtains and records daily weight6.
Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter7.
Reports changes in patient's status promptly to RN8.
Performs as patient care companion when needed9.
Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process10.
Performs unit housekeeping needs11.
Acts as a runner/transporter12.
Checks and documents refrigerator temperatures as delegated, reporting variances to appropriate personnel13.
Updates assigned bed status14.
Maintains a safe environment by responding to all bed alarms, call lights, telephones and alerting the correctperson.
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Keeps patient environment clean, performs comfort rounds, keeps hallways clear of obstruction, no food ordrink at the workstation, reports safety issues and broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patientsafety precautions16.
Communicates with patient's family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, andprofessional manner17.
Other duties as assigned by manager Qualifications Required Education:
High School Diploma, GED or SRNARequired Licensure and Certifications:
BLSRequired Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilitiesand Training:
Healthcare experience preferred Recommended Skills Anesthesias Glucose Meters Glucose Testing Health Care Housekeeping Patient Assessment Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Founded in 1926 Saint Joseph London opened a new $152 million 340000-square foot regional facility in 2010.
We offer the latest technology along with nationally ranked award-winning services.
Our patient rooms are private with most overlooking a small lake and garden on the 52-acre healing environment.
Saint Joseph London treats patients from southeastern Kentucky including those from Clay Laurel Jackson Knox Pulaski Rockcastle and Whitley counties.
CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019.
With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities Eligible for $3,000 Sign-On Bonus (paid approx 30 days after start!) 1-2 years hospital experience strongly preferred Performs a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost-efficient patient care as delegated bythe RN.
They provide assistance in transporting, transferring and lifting.
They perform cleaning Functions in patient careunit as delegated, and perform selected diagnostic tests.
ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES1.
Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff2.
Monitors and records vital signs3.
Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs4.
Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output5.
Obtains and records daily weight6.
Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter7.
Reports changes in patient's status promptly to RN8.
Performs as patient care companion when needed9.
Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process10.
Performs unit housekeeping needs11.
Acts as a runner/transporter12.
Checks and documents refrigerator temperatures as delegated, reporting variances to appropriate personnel13.
Updates assigned bed status14.
Maintains a safe environment by responding to all bed alarms, call lights, telephones and alerting the correctperson.
15.
Keeps patient environment clean, performs comfort rounds, keeps hallways clear of obstruction, no food ordrink at the workstation, reports safety issues and broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patientsafety precautions16.
Communicates with patient's family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, andprofessional manner17.
Other duties as assigned by manager Qualifications Required Education:
High School Diploma, GED or SRNARequired Licensure and Certifications:
BLSRequired Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilitiesand Training:
Healthcare experience preferred Recommended Skills Anesthesias Glucose Meters Glucose Testing Health Care Housekeeping Patient Assessment Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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