Patient Care Unit Assistant - 12-Hour Shifts

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a unit assistant to provide clerical support and assist with patient care under the supervision of registered nurses. The role serves as a communication link across units and prioritizes patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient records and unit supplies, operating the EMR, and interacting with patients across adolescent to geriatric age groups. Training is available for those new to NGHS's standards.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED (completion of sophomore year acceptable).
• No prior experience required; CNA certification currently active or RN student status may lead to in-house training.
• Good interpersonal skills and adaptability to changing situations and work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support by maintaining patient records and unit supplies.
• Assist with patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Serve as a communications facilitator for the assigned unit and interact with patients and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

EMR proficiency

Typing (basic)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking a unit assistant to provide clerical support and assist with patient care under the supervision of registered nurses. The role serves as a communication link across units and prioritizes patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include maintaining patient records and unit supplies, operating the EMR, and interacting with patients across adolescent to geriatric age groups. Training is available for those new to NGHS's standards.