Locations: Mobile, Alabama
Categories: Clinical
Position Type: Temporary Part-Time
Hours Per Week: PRN
Req ID: 27084
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Receives verbal/written assignments from RN/LPN
Assists patients with activities of Daily Living
Reports any changes in patient condition to RN/LPN
Maintains clean and neat stocked areas and patient rooms
Cleans equipment between each patient use
Operates unit equipment as required
Runs unit errands as needed
Assists with and accompanies patients on admission, discharge, and transfer
Answers patient call lights promptly
Keeps hallway clear of equipment
Distributes water and ice regularly
Maintains 24-hour urine collections
Performs catheter checks
Blood glucose monitoring
Takes and records vital signs and weight
Records accurate intake and output (to include NG, chest tube, ostomy bags, foley, etc.)
Signs/initials documentation
Documents patient turns and repositioning
Reports any skin condition to RN
Assists with completion of daily flow sheet
Responds to overhead pages
Participates in orientation of new employees as assigned
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as required
Communicates effectively with RN/LPN, providers, ancillary, patients and families
Actively participates in Code Blue and Rapid Responses as delegated
Does hourly rounding per protocol
Participates in patient experience measures
Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
Regular and prompt attendance
Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
Related duties as assigned
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
High School Diploma or equivalent. Experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education. Required
Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesThis role requires compassion, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. HighThis role requires compassion, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. High Excellent communication and interpersonal skills HighExcellent communication and interpersonal skills High Ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced healthcare setting HighAbility to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced healthcare setting High Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities MediumStrong attention to detail and organizational abilities Medium Basic computer skills for electronic medical recordkeeping MediumBasic computer skills for electronic medical recordkeeping Medium Ability to work well within a team and follow directions from supervisors HighAbility to work well within a team and follow directions from supervisors High Clinical knowledge and familiarity with medical terminology MediumClinical knowledge and familiarity with medical terminology Medium The ability to manage time efficiently in order for the practice to maintain patient flow is important. MediumThe ability to manage time efficiently in order for the practice to maintain patient flow is important. Medium Ability to work well under pressure. MediumAbility to work well under pressure. Medium Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements. MediumAbility to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements. Medium Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously. MediumAbility to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Medium Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner. MediumAbility to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner. Medium Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. MediumHighly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Medium Ability to react calmly and effectively in an emergency situation. MediumAbility to react calmly and effectively in an emergency situation. Medium Ability to remain calm in stressful situations. MediumAbility to remain calm in stressful situations. Medium Ability to establish and maintain positive professional relationships HighAbility to establish and maintain positive professional relationships High Talking to others to convey information effectively. MediumTalking to others to convey information effectively. Medium Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. MediumGiving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Medium Teaching others how to do something. MediumTeaching others how to do something. Medium Managing one's own time and the time of others. MediumManaging one's own time and the time of others. Medium Ability to lift at least 30 pounds. MediumAbility to lift at least 30 pounds. Medium
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Our network includes USA Health University Hospital, USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital, USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Physicians Group and the USA College of Medicine. Each year, our team of 180 physicians, 240 residents and fellows, 70 mid-level providers and 800 nurses handle some 185,000 clinic visits and 350,000 outpatient procedures. The USA Health System delivers 2,800 babies a year, more than any other regional hospital, and treats patients through some 60,000 emergency room visits annually.
In addition to advanced and innovative patient care offered at University hospitals and clinics, USA's medical education programs provide first-class training experiences for the next generation of physicians and scientists.
