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Overview

CHI Saint Joseph Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive health systems in the Commonwealth of Kentucky supporting over 5,000 active employees, 8 hospitals, and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern Kentucky.

At CHI Saint Joseph Health, we are dedicated to building healthier communities by elevating patient care through high quality healthcare professionals and Humankindness (https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/library/landing/humankindness) . We are guided by our strong mission and faith-based heritage, and we're dedicated to providing you with the same level of care you provide to others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Mental Health resources for you and your family

• Wellness Program with rewards up to $450

• Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development

• Adoption Assistance

• Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance

• Short and Long Term Disability

• Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs

• Employer Discounts

• Relocation Assistance*

• Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*

• Sign-on Bonuses up to $25,000*

• Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000*

*for eligible hires and positions

Learn more about our awards and recognitions here: CHI Saint Joseph Health (https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/library/default-tab-bar-back/about-us/awards-accreditations)

CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. 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. Learn more about CommonSpirit Health (https://www.commonspirit.org/) here.

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.

Responsibilities

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 KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides direct patient care as delegated by RN staff

2. Monitors and records vital signs

3. Assists in providing personal hygiene and physical care needs

4. Accurately measures, records, and reports intake and output

5. Obtains and records daily weight

6. Performs blood glucose testing using blood glucose meter

7. Reports changes in patient’s status promptly to RN

8. Performs as patient care companion when needed

9. Assists in the admission, transfer and discharge process

10. Performs unit housekeeping needs

11. Acts as a runner/transporter

12. Checks and documents refrigerator temperatures as delegated, reporting variances to appropriate personnel

13. Updates assigned bed status

14. Maintains a safe environment by responding to all bed alarms, call lights, telephones and alerting the correct person.

15. 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

16. Communicates with patient’s family, physicians, and unit personnel and peers in an accurate, courteous, and professional manner

17. Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications

Required Education :

• High School Diploma, GED or SRNA

Required Licensure and Certifications :

• BLS

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

and Training :

• Healthcare experience preferred

Pay Range

$15.92 - $22.79 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.