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Patient Care Associate/Unit Coordinator - 2N ICU

Boulder Community Health

Boulder, CO

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$19.29–$26.90 Per Hour
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Biometrics, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Community Health, Dental Insurance, Emergency Care, Establish Priorities, Flexible Spending Accounts, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Health Insurance, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Hospital, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Intensive Care, Life Insurance, Massage Therapy, Medical Records, Medical Waste, Nonprofit, Nursing, Order Supplies, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, Public Health, Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapy, Retirement Planning, Service Delivery, Telephone Skills, Television Broadcasting, Time Management, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Boulder, CO
POSTED
Today
Patient Care Associate / Unit Coordinator - ICU

Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303



$19.29 - $26.90 an hour - Full-Time Days, 36 hours per week

+$2.50/hr for weekend shifts. 



Boulder Community Health is seeking a Patient Care Associate / Unit Coordinator for the ICU who performs duties and tasks that assist the caregivers and promote effective departmental functioning.  Direct patient care functions are under the direction of the RN.



Benefits:

•Health insurance, including a FREE employee only option

•Dental and Vision insurance

•BCH paid Life Insurance; Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans

•Short-term and Long-term disability coverage

•Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

•Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution

•Paid Time Off

•Education assistance program

•Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more

•Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki

•Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions 

•Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family



Qualifications 

•High school diploma or equivalent preferred

•Nurse aide training preferred

•CNA certification preferred

•1 year hospital or other healthcare experience preferred



Responsibilities

•Transcribes and communicates physician orders, including notification of appropriate staff and preps.

•Communicates problems to service coordinator promptly.  Work with service coordinator when work load reaches a peak to get assistance and establish priorities.

•Offers assistance and provides direction to visitors, patients, physicians, and families in a concise, informative manner, maintaining a positive and courteous tone.

•Compiles new charts, maintains current charts, and enters patient information on charts and/or Kardexes.

•Demonstrates confidentiality with patient and department issues.

•Appropriately files patient reports.

•Orders supplies for unit, i.e. food, equipment, (chart forms) as outlined on assignment sheet.

•Appears well groomed and observes the hospital dress code.  Wears identification badge while on duty.  Maintains a professional appearance.  Reports to work on time at the start of assigned shift.  Does not abuse or take advantage of sick time or personal days.  Provides proper notification and advance notice for absence or tardiness.

•Places call light within reach of patient, bed in low position and side rails up.

•Orients patient to use of bed, call light, television, and telephone.  Assists in preparation of patient rooms for admission and transfers.

•Maintains a neat, uncluttered, well-stocked central station, nursing unit, and patient rooms.

•Participates in stocking and verification of supplies in patient room and care areas; this includes bedside carts, linen cabinet, blanket warmer, and procedure carts.

•Cleans rooms, makes beds, and appropriately handles hazardous and biohazard waste.

•Provides patient care under the supervision of an RN and in collaboration with the clinical lead.

•Patient care duties include bathing, positioning, mobility, elimination (to include bedpans and recording output), and assisting with admissions.

•Assists in responding to call lights, blue phone and other COR zero lights.

•Assists in the transport of patients specimen and supplies, in set-up of invasive procedure: invasive line tubing, chest tube; in point-of-service testing; one touch.

•Provides basic respiratory care such as spirometry and nasal O2.



About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado

Boulder Community Health (BCH) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization based in Boulder, Colorado, serving the Boulder County community. Our flagship facility, Boulder Community Hospital, along with several other locations, provides comprehensive care, including acute care, emergency services, psychiatric care, and outpatient services. BCH offers a wide range of specialties, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, maternity, and mental health care, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality care.

We are dedicated to improving community health through advanced medical technology, evidence-based practices, wellness programs, and community outreach initiatives. BCH maintains strong partnerships with local physicians and supports public health efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and address health disparities.

As a Certified Level II Trauma Center, Boulder Community Hospital provides expert emergency care for serious and complex injuries while delivering comprehensive services across the full continuum of care.



EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace. 

BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.

This position is an internal opening and will close in 7 days. Applications will be accepted until the closing date.

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