We are Hiring at Jewish Hospital, Pulmonary PCU 4 West

Location: 200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202

Shift Options: Full-time, First Shift

About the Unit

4 West is a 21-bed pulmonary telemetry unit that provides specialized intermediate nursing care for adult patients with complications of chronic respiratory disease including those suffering from cystic fibrous, tracheotomy, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis and other diseases affecting the lung.

About Jewish Hospital

Jewish Hospital, part of UofL Health, is an internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center, developing leading-edge advancements in hand and microsurgery, heart and lung care, orthopedics and sports medicine, neuroscience, organ transplantation and outpatient care. The hospital is the site of the world’s first successful hand transplant and AbioCor® implantable replacement heart procedures, in addition to the first trial of adult cardiac stem cells in chronic heart failure. Jewish Hospital continues to be recognized for its specialized heart care procedures, including the implantation of ventricular assist devices (VAD), and transcatheter aortic valve replacement. The UofL Health – Trager Transplant Center is in a select group of hospitals nationwide that perform heart, lung, liver, kidney, pancreas and hand transplantation. The center also includes a Pancreas Disease Center, a GI Motility Clinic, and Advanced Heart Failure and VAD programs.

Job Responsibilities 

• Interacts effectively with patients, physicians, nurses, visitors, and other customers utilizing effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Maintains the patient record by properly stickering, identifying, and filing all patient documents.
• Forwards all medical records to the HIM department upon discharge.
• Ensures station census is accurate and all patients are correct in computer systems.
• Maintains clean and organized workstations.
• Reports hazards and unsafe practices to leadership or other appropriate individuals.
• Orders, stocks, and maintains clerical supplies and patient care documents.
• Writes legibly and transcribes communication accurately.
• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct.
• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications 

• Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED/ equivalent (required)

  • Individuals between the ages of 16 and 18 may be employed on a temporary basis in positions not prohibited and for hours not to exceed those prescribed by the Department of Labor and the Commonwealth of Kentucky and who are on the path to earning a high school diploma or GED (see Employment of Minors policy)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Previous clerical/computer experience and medical terminology strongly preferred. Experience with software systems. Experience in charging supplies.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in healthcare setting 

Benefits & Perks 

• Competitive Pay & Benefits Options 

• Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays 
• Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner 
• 401K with Employer Match 

About UofL Health 

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations, and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital.

Affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, UofL Health is committed to providing patients with access to the most advanced care available. This includes clinical trials, collaboration on research and the development of new technologies to both save and improve lives.

With more than 13,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. For more information on UofL Health, go to www.uoflhealth.org.

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