Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $14.00 - $21.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
holiday leave
Vacation leave
sick leave
Retirement Plan
Job Description
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a prominent academic health center dedicated to education, research, and clinical care. As part of the University of Arkansas System, UAMS is committed to improving the health and well-being of Arkansans through a collaborative and diverse healthcare environment. UAMS integrates cutting-edge research, innovative clinical treatment, and comprehensive education programs to support a wide range of health sciences disciplines, including nursing, medicine, pharmacy, and public health. The institution is known for fostering teamwork, inclusivity, and professional growth to enhance patient outcomes and community health. It also provides excellent benefits to its staff,... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or formal education equivalent
- Minimum 1 year of patient care experience in health care setting
- Successful completion of UAMS-sponsored conflict management training within six months of hire
- Ability to complete UAMS PCT and PSC courses successfully
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to accept and follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to communicate in accordance with Guest Care guidelines
- Legal authority to work in the United States on first day of employment
- Willingness to undergo pre-employment screening including criminal background check, drug testing, and education verification
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma, GED, or formal education equivalent
- 1 year of patient care experience in a health care setting
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to accept and follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to communicate following Guest Care guidelines
- Successful completion of the UAMS PCT and PSC courses
Job Duties
- Assists patients with direct patient care
- Accepts direction from RN and team members and follows through on delegated patient care activities
- Provides appropriate grooming/oral hygiene and comfort measures and assists patients with mobility-related activities
- Accurately and promptly documents all patient care tasks, vital signs, ADL, wave tests, and I & O's per unit and department standards
- Obtains patient report and communicates with RN regarding patient care
- Informs the nurse of patient requests or complaints
- Carries out Plan of Care for patient using a Multidisciplinary Approach delegated by Team Leader
- Communicates effectively with other team members to facilitate patient care
- Assists patients and visitors with information and/or solutions to problems
- Serves as a resource to support department members in the performance of duties
- Notifies the appropriate staff of problems that require prompt intervention
- Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients
- Transports patients to other areas of the hospital as directed
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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