Nursing Care Specialist

4 weeks ago

Lexington, Kentucky, United States University of Kentucky Full time
Job Summary

This position works one-on-one with a Registered Nurse (RN) to complete delegated tasks and provide direct patient care such as:

  • Obtaining vital signs
  • Phlebotomy
  • Documentation
  • Assisting with ADL's (activities of daily living)
  • Ordering and stocking supplies
  • Responding to patient call lights
  • Unit orientation
  • Patient admission, transfer, and discharge

Positions may also involve moving patients from bed to wheelchair or stretcher, or stretcher to treatment/surgical tables. Handling of specimens and delivery to labs and preparation of patients for surgical procedures may also be required.

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing prompt, compassionate, and patient-centered care in a collaborative, team-oriented work environment. This dynamic environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the teams of physicians to increase communication, follow through, and enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.

This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.

Essential Functions

In addition, the essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull pounds on a daily basis, as well as stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be compassionate, honest, trustworthy, and have a strong work ethic. Must enjoy working in a team, but also be able to take direction and communicate effectively with staff, patients, and their family members independently.

In addition, must also be confident and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of CPR and basic concept of abnormal vital sign parameters is a must. Candidate will also need strong organizational, prioritization, basic computer navigation skills, and a working knowledge of the Internet.

Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider at time of hire is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous hospital experience is preferred.

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