Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.92 - $22.79
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Career development opportunities
employee wellness program
Job Description
CHI Saint Joseph Health is a prestigious healthcare organization that operates Saint Joseph Hospital, a historic 433-bed hospital located in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Saint Joseph Hospital has a longstanding tradition of compassionate care primarily aimed at serving the poor and underserved communities. The hospital is recognized for its clinical excellence and has earned over two dozen national ranks and accolades, including being named a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky. CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of a larger health system comprising 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma, GED or SRNA
- BLS certification via the American Heart Association
- healthcare experience preferred
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED or SRNA
- BLS certification via the American Heart Association
- healthcare experience preferred
Job Duties
- 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
- other duties as assigned by manager
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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