Patient Care Assistant II ICU South
OverviewSaint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed facility located in Lexington Kentucky.
Founded in 1877 a small group of Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford began their health ministry.
Their mission was to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved - a tradition still carried out today.
Saint Joseph Hospital primarily serves central and eastern Kentucky with a full range of services including distinguished awards for cardiology orthopedics and stroke care.
CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019.
With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities $3,000 Sign On Bonus 1-2 years hospital experience strongly preferred Organizes and promotes efficient workflow within the unit.
Essential Key Job ResponsibilitiesActs as a communication liaison by greeting all internal and external customers to proactively meet service requests and to promote positive customer relations.
Provides patient care under the supervision of licensed staff, Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager, Unit Manager or Director of Nursing in performing electrocardiograph exams, watching monitors for unit patients, informing the RN of significant rhythms and admitting/discharging patients from the monitoring system.
Maintains designated hospital competencies validated by the Competency Based Orientation (CBO) plan.
Demonstrates a strong belief and behaviors consistent with the Saint Joseph Health Mission and Core Values (Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence).
Complies with safety and emergency procedures.
Complies with organizational policies.
Documents activities consistent with organizational guidelines.
Performs critical/frequent procedures or services.
Provides care/services based on identified needs.
Uses required equipment for providing care/services.
Consults with organizational resources.
Demonstrates professional responsibility as per job classification.
Demonstrates Core Values Guest Relations/Guest Service Standards.
Demonstrates Core Values Based on Behavioral Standards.
Other duties as assigned by management.
QualificationsRequired Education and
Experience:
High School Diploma or GED and Certification from an approved nursing assistant course, previous experience as a nurse assistant, or one completed semester of healthcare related clinical experience.
Required Licensure and Certifications:
BLS required.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training:
Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and understand the Associate Handbook and all hospital policies.
Must be able to successfully identify cardiac rhythms within the initial orientation period.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Previous successful experience with cardiac monitoring.
One year of secretarial experience and previous exposure to medical terminology.
Be proficient in keyboarding and possess good Windows platform computer skills.
Recommended Skills Basic Life Support Cardiac Monitoring Clinical Works Customer Relationship Management English Health Care Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Founded in 1877 a small group of Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford began their health ministry.
Their mission was to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved - a tradition still carried out today.
Saint Joseph Hospital primarily serves central and eastern Kentucky with a full range of services including distinguished awards for cardiology orthopedics and stroke care.
CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019.
With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities $3,000 Sign On Bonus 1-2 years hospital experience strongly preferred Organizes and promotes efficient workflow within the unit.
Essential Key Job ResponsibilitiesActs as a communication liaison by greeting all internal and external customers to proactively meet service requests and to promote positive customer relations.
Provides patient care under the supervision of licensed staff, Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager, Unit Manager or Director of Nursing in performing electrocardiograph exams, watching monitors for unit patients, informing the RN of significant rhythms and admitting/discharging patients from the monitoring system.
Maintains designated hospital competencies validated by the Competency Based Orientation (CBO) plan.
Demonstrates a strong belief and behaviors consistent with the Saint Joseph Health Mission and Core Values (Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence).
Complies with safety and emergency procedures.
Complies with organizational policies.
Documents activities consistent with organizational guidelines.
Performs critical/frequent procedures or services.
Provides care/services based on identified needs.
Uses required equipment for providing care/services.
Consults with organizational resources.
Demonstrates professional responsibility as per job classification.
Demonstrates Core Values Guest Relations/Guest Service Standards.
Demonstrates Core Values Based on Behavioral Standards.
Other duties as assigned by management.
QualificationsRequired Education and
Experience:
High School Diploma or GED and Certification from an approved nursing assistant course, previous experience as a nurse assistant, or one completed semester of healthcare related clinical experience.
Required Licensure and Certifications:
BLS required.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training:
Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and understand the Associate Handbook and all hospital policies.
Must be able to successfully identify cardiac rhythms within the initial orientation period.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Previous successful experience with cardiac monitoring.
One year of secretarial experience and previous exposure to medical terminology.
Be proficient in keyboarding and possess good Windows platform computer skills.
Recommended Skills Basic Life Support Cardiac Monitoring Clinical Works Customer Relationship Management English Health Care Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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