Department Name:

H6120:Critical Care

Salary Range:

$11.95-18.65/hour

Type of Position:

Staff

Preferred Education/Experience:

2 mos

Hours per Week:

Full-Time

Job Summary:

The Nursing Care Technicians in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at UK Good Samaritan Hospital assist the RN in providing comprehensive care for adult and geriatric patients requiring critical care. Patient conditions include various circumstances requiring intensive monitoring such as complications from surgery, accidents, infections, and severe breathing problems.

This position works one on one with Registered Nurse (RN) to complete delegated tasks and provide direct patient care such as: obtain vital signs, phlebotomy, documentation, assist with ADL’s (activities of daily living), order and stock supplies, respond to patient call lights, unit orientation, and 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. 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.

The University of Kentucky HealthCare Enterprise (UKHC) recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UKHC, you are indicating your commitment to and expressing your agreement with our five values: diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork.

In addition, the essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 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.

Please apply for any and all positions for which you feel qualified. If you do not apply for a specific position, you cannot be considered for the position.

Deadline to Apply:

07/10/2019




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