Patient Care & Unit Clerk - Care Support

IU Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Bloomington, IN is hiring for a role combining direct patient care with unit clerical duties. You will support the patient care team under a Clinical Nurse, ensuring a clean, organized environment and guiding physicians, patients and families.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, medical terminology knowledge, and BLS. Prior acute care experience or IU Health PCA training is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; may need Unit Secretary training.
• Experience in acute patient care or completion of IU Health PCA education program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or obtained through IU Health PCA program.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and unit clerical duties for the department.
• Administers care to designated patients under the direction of a Clinical Nurse and provides support to 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 responsible for the ordering, receiving and delivering of equipment and supplies for the patient care team.
• May be required to provide continuous observation including suicide prevention.

Skills

CPR certification

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Infection control

Suicide prevention awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

IU Health in Bloomington, IN is hiring for a role combining direct patient care with unit clerical duties. You will support the patient care team under a Clinical Nurse, ensuring a clean, organized environment and guiding physicians, patients and families.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic computer skills, medical terminology knowledge, and BLS. Prior acute care experience or IU Health PCA training is expected.