Common Spirit Health
Resource Patient Care Assistant Full Time Nights
Common Spirit Health, London, Kentucky, United States, 40741
Resource Patient Care Assistant Full Time Nights
CHI Saint Joseph London, London, Kentucky About Us: Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. Our Mission: As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. The posted compensation range of $25.00 - $25.00 /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. Responsibilities: Performs a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost-efficient patient care as delegated by the RN. 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 licensed staff. 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 unit; has limited use of the hospital information systems according to hospital policy dependent on the need of unit. Removes saline locks. Order floor stock and puts it away. Perform 12 lead EKGs where unit allows with competencies. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED 1 year direct patient care experience BLS Overview: Welcome to Saint Joseph London, a 150-bed regional hospital founded in 1926. Located on a 52 acre healing environment, Saint Joseph London offers private patient rooms that overlook a small lake and healing garden and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for five years in a row (2020-2024). 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.
CHI Saint Joseph London, London, Kentucky About Us: Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. Our Mission: As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. The posted compensation range of $25.00 - $25.00 /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. Responsibilities: Performs a variety of routine tasks to support the delivery of safe, effective, cost-efficient patient care as delegated by the RN. 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 licensed staff. 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 unit; has limited use of the hospital information systems according to hospital policy dependent on the need of unit. Removes saline locks. Order floor stock and puts it away. Perform 12 lead EKGs where unit allows with competencies. Qualifications: High school diploma or GED 1 year direct patient care experience BLS Overview: Welcome to Saint Joseph London, a 150-bed regional hospital founded in 1926. Located on a 52 acre healing environment, Saint Joseph London offers private patient rooms that overlook a small lake and healing garden and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for five years in a row (2020-2024). 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.