Job Description
At UK King's Daughters, we're not just a healthcare facility - we're a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We're more than just a place to work; we're a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.
Job Description :
Job Summary Responsible for providing direct, compassionate, and patient-centered care by performing delegated clinical and nonclinical tasks under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals. Assists with obtaining vital signs, phlebotomy, documentation, activities of daily living, patient mobility, and preparation for procedures. Ensures a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment by adhering to organizational policies, infection control practices, and safety protocols. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support patient comfort, satisfaction, and optimal outcomes. Maintains accurate records, assists with patient transport, and participates in psychiatric rehabilitation and group activities as needed.
Essential Functions • Assists the patient care team with routine patient care, comfort, hygiene, mobility, and delegated non-nursing tasks under supervision.
• Performs admission, transfer, discharge, and transportation activities, and accompanies patients to appointments or visitations as needed.
• Monitors and documents patient status, including vital signs, intake and output, pain assessments, and completes required checks and observations.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to the healthcare team and participates in patient hand-offs using established protocols.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and organized environment by cleaning equipment, restocking supplies, and ensuring proper equipment function and storage.
• Demonstrates service excellence, professionalism, and teamwork with patients, families, and staff, and models behavioral expectations.
• Ensures compliance with patient privacy, confidentiality, infection control, and regulatory requirements within the scope of practice.
• Participates in professional development, completes required competencies, attends meetings, and maintains certifications as required.
• Documents all care and activities accurately and thoroughly in the medical record according to policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirement High school diploma or equivalent and vocational/technical training in relevant area.
Experience Requirement 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Certifications & Licensures Basic Life Support (BLS), Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), State Registered Nurse Aid (SRNA) certification in applicable state
Working Conditions A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
I. Working in confined spaces: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
O. Radiation: 1. Never
P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A
Physical Demands This position requires regular lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds; regular standing or walking with objects up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects over 50 pounds; intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; intermittent repetitive motion; and occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time. The role also involves intermittent exposure to risk of injuries from use of equipment, cuts/punctures, and bloodborne or airborne pathogens; occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, burns, temperature extremes, loud noises, and combative or violent people.
Additional Job Descriptions N/A
Department :
Portsmouth Urgent Care
Shift :
Flex (United States of America)
Time Type :
Full time
Address :
2001 Scioto Trail
City, State :
Portsmouth, Ohio
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Relief, Internship, Remote work, Flexible hours, Shift work