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Unit Support Staff - BHS Observation
$74k-92k (estimate)
Full Time
1 Month Ago
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Lakeland Regional Health is Hiring an Unit Support Staff - BHS Observation Near Lakeland, FL
Position Information
Work Type: Active - Benefit Eligible and Accrues Time Off
Exempt: No
Exempt: No
Work Schedule: 12 Hour Night Shift
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 72
Work Hours per Biweekly Pay Period: 72
Shift Time: 7p -7a
Location: Medical Center, US:FL:Lakeland
Location: Medical Center, US:FL:Lakeland
Position Summary
Summary:
Unit Support Staff/PCA delivers care to patients under the direction/delegation of the Registered Nurse and must be able to perform satisfactorily the specific patient care competencies as outlined by the department(s). In addition, functions include patient care consistent with that of a Unit Support Staff/PCA and at least two additional multi-skilled unit-specific duties to meet patient and/or departmental needs.
Unit Support Staff/PCA delivers care to patients under the direction/delegation of the Registered Nurse and must be able to perform satisfactorily the specific patient care competencies as outlined by the department(s). In addition, functions include patient care consistent with that of a Unit Support Staff/PCA and at least two additional multi-skilled unit-specific duties to meet patient and/or departmental needs.
Position Details
- Standard Work Duties: Unit Support/Certified PCA
- Delivers patient care under the direction/delegation of the Registered Nurse and must be able to perform satisfactorily the specific patient care competencies as outlined by the department(s). Duties include: assisting patient perform ADLs (bathing, toileting, mobility, eating, skin care, mouth care, etc.), taking vital signs, responding to call lights, hourly patient rounding, intentional toileting, declutter of patient environment.
- Communicates pertinent patient information and needs to the RN in a timely manner, such as response to activity, vital signs, pain levels, observed changes in patient conditions.
- Performs at least two other unit support functions once a month. These functions are defined by the department. Examples include order entry/Unit Coordinator duties, inventory control, assisting UR with discharge review paperwork processing, assisting recreation therapy with patient group activities, watching cardiac monitors, transporting patients.
- Demonstrates safe work practices, including standard precautions, proper hand washing techniques, fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, security, reporting and/or correcting safe work practices. Verifies patient identity prior to performing patient care.
- Documents care and ensures documentation is complete, accurate and timely (vital signs, intake and output, etc.).
Qualifications & Experience
Education:
Essential:
Essential:
- High School or Equivalent
Essential:
Experience Preferred: Three to six months as a PCA prior to transferring to USS
- Completion of approved PCA training program or demonstrated competence, knowledge and required skills.
Experience Preferred: Three to six months as a PCA prior to transferring to USS
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$74k-92k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/28/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
04/24/2024
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