Patient Care Assistant PRN - Prov 8th Floor - Providence

Overview

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 regularly
• Maintains 24-hour urine collections
• Performs catheter checks
• 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
• Communicates effectively with RN/LPN, providers, ancillary, patients and families
• Actively participates in Code Blue and Rapid Responses as delegated
• Does hourly rounding per protocol
• Participates in patient experience measures
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• 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. 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• This role requires compassion, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. HighThis role requires compassion, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. High
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills HighExcellent communication and interpersonal skills High
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced healthcare setting HighAbility to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced healthcare setting High
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities MediumStrong attention to detail and organizational abilities Medium
• Basic computer skills for electronic medical recordkeeping MediumBasic computer skills for electronic medical recordkeeping Medium
• Ability to work well within a team and follow directions from supervisors HighAbility to work well within a team and follow directions from supervisors High
• Clinical knowledge and familiarity with medical terminology MediumClinical knowledge and familiarity with medical terminology Medium
• The ability to manage time efficiently in order for the practice to maintain patient flow is important. MediumThe ability to manage time efficiently in order for the practice to maintain patient flow is important. Medium
• Ability to work well under pressure. MediumAbility to work well under pressure. Medium
• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements. MediumAbility to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements. Medium
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously. MediumAbility to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Medium
• Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner. MediumAbility to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner. Medium
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. MediumHighly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Medium
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in an emergency situation. MediumAbility to react calmly and effectively in an emergency situation. Medium
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. MediumAbility to remain calm in stressful situations. Medium
• Ability to establish and maintain positive professional relationships HighAbility to establish and maintain positive professional relationships High
• Talking to others to convey information effectively. MediumTalking to others to convey information effectively. Medium
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. MediumGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Medium
• Teaching others how to do something. MediumTeaching others how to do something. Medium
• Managing one's own time and the time of others. MediumManaging one's own time and the time of others. Medium
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds. MediumAbility to lift at least 30 pounds. Medium

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.