Patient Care Assistant II Med surg Full Time Nights

Patient Care Assistant II Med Surg Full Time Nights

CHI Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, Mount Sterling, Kentucky

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 - Orders floor stock and puts it away - Performs 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.

Required Education and Experience : High School Diploma or GED One (1) year direct patient care experience Required Licensure and Certifications : BLS-CPR Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training : Good written / oral communication skills Completion of PCA II Orientation CBO Checkoff

Welcome to Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, a not-for-profit, faith-based hospital founded in 1918. Formerly known as Mary Chiles Hospital, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling serves as a 42-bed community hospital and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

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 Mount Sterling and its awards and recognitions here : CHI Saint Joseph Mount Sterling

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.

CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time.

Applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis.