Patient Care Assistant - 10th Floor - University Hospital
USA Health, Mobile, AL, United States
Job Title
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities
Receives verbal/written assignments from RN/LPN
Assists patients with activities of Daily Living
Reports any changes in patient condition to RN/LPN
Maintains clean and neat stocked areas and patient rooms
Cleans equipment between each patient use
Operates unit equipment as required
Runs unit errands as needed
Assists with and accompanies patients on admission, discharge, and transfer
Answers patient call lights promptly
Keeps hallway clear of equipment
Distributes water and ice
Maintains 24-hour urine collections
Performs catheter checks and blood glucose monitoring
Takes and records vital signs and weight
Records accurate intake and output (to include NG, chest tube, ostomy bags, foley, etc.)
Signs/initials documentation
Documents patient turns and repositioning
Reports any skin condition to RN
Assists with completion of daily flow sheet
Responds to overhead pages
Participates in orientation of new employees as assigned
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as required
Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as assigned
Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent and Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Required
Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer
minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities
Receives verbal/written assignments from RN/LPN
Assists patients with activities of Daily Living
Reports any changes in patient condition to RN/LPN
Maintains clean and neat stocked areas and patient rooms
Cleans equipment between each patient use
Operates unit equipment as required
Runs unit errands as needed
Assists with and accompanies patients on admission, discharge, and transfer
Answers patient call lights promptly
Keeps hallway clear of equipment
Distributes water and ice
Maintains 24-hour urine collections
Performs catheter checks and blood glucose monitoring
Takes and records vital signs and weight
Records accurate intake and output (to include NG, chest tube, ostomy bags, foley, etc.)
Signs/initials documentation
Documents patient turns and repositioning
Reports any skin condition to RN
Assists with completion of daily flow sheet
Responds to overhead pages
Participates in orientation of new employees as assigned
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as required
Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as assigned
Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent and Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Required
Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer
minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.