Patient Care Assistant - Internal Medicine Unit

Company: UCHealth
Location: Peyton
Posted on: September 25, 2022

Job Description:

Description

Internal Medicine Unit is a
fast paced 32-bed medical-surgical unit that will provide you with a strong
foundation in the care of patients with a wide variety of diagnoses. 3 East
provides care to adult patient population with acute and chronic medical
conditions (asthma, CHF exacerbation, COPD, DKA, DVT, flu, HTN, PE, pneumonia,
sepsis, UTI, etc.) as well as surgical patients (appendectomy, cholecystectomy,
wound I&D, etc.). Internal Medicine Unit has a pulmonary focus (heated high
flow and non-invasive ventilation) as well as is sister units with our Cardiac
floor. All rooms are telemetry capable and drips managed on the floor include
insulin, heparin, & nontitrating cardiac drips.

The medical-surgical nursing
field has evolved into the largest nursing specialty - where you acquire and
maintain diverse and extensive knowledge and skills. We develop our staff to
have high-level critical thinking skills, comprehensive knowledge of disease
states and body systems, and strong communication and time management skills. Internal
Medicine Unit utilizes a team approach in caring for our patients -
collaborating with physicians, RNs, CNAs, case management/social work,
dietitians, respiratory therapists, physical/occupational therapists in
developing individualized plan of care for each patient.

Summary:
Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities.

Work Schedule: Full Time Nights

Responsibilities:

• Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including but not limited to, monitoring vital signs, taking blood glucose measurements and recording intake and output.
• Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to, bathing, grooming and eating.
• Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Assists with keeping unit(s) and patient rooms stocked, clean, and orderly. Performs administrative/clerical duties as assigned. May assist with arranging patient transfers.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
  
  Requirements:
  
  
  • Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED.
  • Required Licensure/Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider within 30 days of hire.
  • Minimum Experience: None required.BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.)
    
    The pay range for this position is: $18.00 - $23.40 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.
    
    UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to
    recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient
    experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The
    bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following
    completion of five years' employment.
    
    UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical, dental and vision coverage; retirement plans; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; and a full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance. Our employees and their family members have full access to our Employee Assistance Program, which includes up to 5 free counseling visits and work/life solutions, such as one free legal consultation. In addition, other emotional counseling support is available depending upon their need.
    
    At UCHealth, we do things differently
    
    We believe in something different: a focus on the individuality of every person. In big ways and small, we exist to improve the extraordinary lives of all those we serve. As Colorado's largest and most innovative health care system, we as a team deliver on the commitment to provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families. We foster a true human connection and give people the freedom to live extraordinary lives. A career at UCHealth is more than a job, it's a passion.
    
    Going beyond quality requires the perfect balance of talent, integrity, drive and intellectual curiosity. We are looking for individuals who recognize, like us, that the world of medicine is ever-changing and are motivated to do what is right, not what is easy. We support creativity and curiosity so that each of us can find the extraordinary qualities within ourselves. At UCHealth, we'll do everything in our power to make sure you grow and have a meaningful career. There's no limits to your potential here.
    
    Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today!
    
    UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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