HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR/ED TECH

Newport Hospital and Health Services; Newport Township (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement with 6% employer match

Life and Disability Insurance

AFLAC

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Bonus upon Board approval

Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan

Job summary

Newport Hospital & Health Services in Newport, WA seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department and support clerical duties on the nursing unit. The role requires NAC or EMT certification and a WA license, with experience preferred in an ED setting.

Responsibilities include communicating with staff, assisting physicians and maintaining supplies, while delivering respectful and dignified patient care.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) or EMT Certification, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Active Nursing Assistant Certified Washington license, OR EMT Certification.
• Nursing Assistant Certified experience or EMT experience required.

Responsibilities

• Communicates appropriately with the charge nurse, co-workers and physicians.
• Consults with other departments to provide an interdisciplinary approach to patient needs.
• Takes specimens to the laboratory.
• Orders supplies and assists in cost containment through proper ordering and conserving of supplies.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Clerical duties

Patient interaction

Education

Nursing Assistant Certified

EMT Certification

Job description

Newport Hospital & Health Services
714 W. Pine St
Newport, WA 99156, USA

Description

Job Summary:

Provides direct patient care in the Emergency Department. Meets the communication needs of the patient/family, departmental staff, and medical staff. Implements directions from the physicians and nursing staff. Handles clerical duties on nursing unit, including answering telephones, relaying messages, keeping records and directing visitors. May assist in patient care and order supplies.

Essential Job Functions:

• Communicates appropriately and clearly to charge nurse, co-workers and physicians.
• Consults other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs.
• Takes specimens to the laboratory.
• Orders supplies. Assists in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.
• Interacts professionally with patients and their families and provides explanations and verbal reassurances as necessary.

Education Background and Experience Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent; Nursing Assistant Certified or EMT Certification, or equivalent relevant experience.

Required Licensure / Certification

Active Nursing Assistant Certified Washington license, OR EMT Certification.

Required Experience(Attested)

Nursing Assistant Certified experience or EMT experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year experience in an Emergency Department hospital preferred.

Professional Requirements:

• Maintain regulatory requirements
• Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.

Compensation/How We Care For You:

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation in increments increases annually.

• Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• AFLAC
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonus, if eligible upon Board approval
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Opportunities

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.

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