Common Spirit Health
Patient Care Assistant II Med Surg PRN Nights
Common Spirit Health, Berea, Kentucky, United States, 40403
Patient Care Assistant Ii Med Surg Prn Nights
CHI Saint Joseph Berea, Berea, Kentucky The posted compensation range of $19.52 - $19.52 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law. Requisition ID 2025-427792 Employment Type PRN Department Medical / Surgical Acute Hours/Pay Period 0 Shift Night Weekly Schedule Nights Remote No Category Nurse Assistant Responsibilities Performs a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost-efficient patient care as delegated by the RN. They provide assistance in transporting, transferring and lifting. They perform cleaning Functions in patient care unit as delegated, and perform selected diagnostic tests Essential Functions -Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff -Monitors and records vital signs -Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs -Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output -Obtains and records daily weight -Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter -Reports changes in patient's status promptly to RN -Performs as patient care companion when needed -Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process -Performs unit housekeeping needs -Acts as a runner/transporter -Checks and documents refrigerator temperatures as delegated, reporting variances to appropriate personnel -Updates assigned bed status -Maintains a safe environment by responding to all bed alarms, call lights, telephones and alerting the correct person -Keeps patient environment clean, Performs comfort rounds, keeps hallways clear of obstruction, no food or drink at the workstation, reports safety issues and broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patient safety precautions -Communicates with patient's family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, and professional manner -Acts as receptionist for the unit; has limited use of the hospital information systems according to hospital policy dependent on the need of the unit. This can include, but not limited to: consulting in EPIC, navigate through EPIC, discharge patients, put milestones into tele tracking, maintain paper charts and checking on MD orders -Removes saline locks -Order floor stock and puts it away -Perform 12 lead EKGs where unit allows The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED 1 year direct patient care experience Required License and Certifications: BLS Overview Welcome to Saint Joseph Berea, a not-for-profit, faith-based hospital established in 1898 on the grounds of Berea College. Saint Joseph Berea serves as a 25-bed critical access hospital and is recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for two years in a row (2023-2024). Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. Learn more about CHI Saint Joseph Berea and its awards and recognitions here: CHI Saint Joseph Berea Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states. Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
CHI Saint Joseph Berea, Berea, Kentucky The posted compensation range of $19.52 - $19.52 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law. Requisition ID 2025-427792 Employment Type PRN Department Medical / Surgical Acute Hours/Pay Period 0 Shift Night Weekly Schedule Nights Remote No Category Nurse Assistant Responsibilities Performs a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost-efficient patient care as delegated by the RN. They provide assistance in transporting, transferring and lifting. They perform cleaning Functions in patient care unit as delegated, and perform selected diagnostic tests Essential Functions -Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff -Monitors and records vital signs -Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs -Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output -Obtains and records daily weight -Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter -Reports changes in patient's status promptly to RN -Performs as patient care companion when needed -Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process -Performs unit housekeeping needs -Acts as a runner/transporter -Checks and documents refrigerator temperatures as delegated, reporting variances to appropriate personnel -Updates assigned bed status -Maintains a safe environment by responding to all bed alarms, call lights, telephones and alerting the correct person -Keeps patient environment clean, Performs comfort rounds, keeps hallways clear of obstruction, no food or drink at the workstation, reports safety issues and broken equipment appropriately, and adheres to patient safety precautions -Communicates with patient's family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, and professional manner -Acts as receptionist for the unit; has limited use of the hospital information systems according to hospital policy dependent on the need of the unit. This can include, but not limited to: consulting in EPIC, navigate through EPIC, discharge patients, put milestones into tele tracking, maintain paper charts and checking on MD orders -Removes saline locks -Order floor stock and puts it away -Perform 12 lead EKGs where unit allows The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED 1 year direct patient care experience Required License and Certifications: BLS Overview Welcome to Saint Joseph Berea, a not-for-profit, faith-based hospital established in 1898 on the grounds of Berea College. Saint Joseph Berea serves as a 25-bed critical access hospital and is recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for two years in a row (2023-2024). Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. Learn more about CHI Saint Joseph Berea and its awards and recognitions here: CHI Saint Joseph Berea Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians advanced practice clinicians nurses and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states. Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.