Patient Care Assistant - UH Neuro/Surgical ICU - University Hospital

USA Health Job Opportunity

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

Accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records

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. Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Required

BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire 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.