Night Shift Patient Care & Unit Support Specialist

IU Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Lafayette, IN is seeking a full-time night position that combines direct patient care with unit clerical duties. The role supports the patient care team under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse and helps maintain a safe, orderly environment for patients and staff.

Responsibilities include patient scheduling tasks, record maintenance, and assisting physicians, patients, families and vendors with information and directions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR may be required; unit secretary training may be completed.
• Basic Life Support certification may be required per unit/policy.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology needed.
• Knowledge of infection control principles.
• Basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provides a combination of direct patient care and unit clerical duties for the department.
• Administers care to designated patients under the direction of a Clinical Nurse and supports the patient care team.
• Ensures a clean and orderly environment for the patient.
• Provides information, directions and other assistance to physicians, patients, families, customers and vendors.
• May schedule tests and procedures for the patient, maintain patient records and sign patients in and out of the unit.
• May be required to provide continuous observation including suicide prevention.

Skills

CPR Certification

Basic Computer Skills

Medical Terminology

Infection Control Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Unit Secretary Training Program

IU Health PCA Education Program

Job description

IU Health in Lafayette, IN is seeking a full-time night position that combines direct patient care with unit clerical duties. The role supports the patient care team under the supervision of a Clinical Nurse and helps maintain a safe, orderly environment for patients and staff.

Responsibilities include patient scheduling tasks, record maintenance, and assisting physicians, patients, families and vendors with information and directions.