Pediatric Unit Assistant - Day Shift (Part-Time)

Beacon Health System; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

403(b) Matching

Paid Time Off

Shift Differentials

EAP

Tuition Reimbursement

Clinical Ladder

Beacon Academy

Gym Discount

Job summary

Beacon Health System is hiring a part-time day shift Unit Assistant for our Pediatric Unit at Beacon Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. You will greet guests, relay information, and perform clerical duties under RN direction to support high-quality patient care.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you’ll provide designated patient care services, assist with admissions/discharges, monitor vitals, and help with mobility and nutrition as part of a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/CPR) within 3 months of hire and maintain certification.

Responsibilities

• Greets visitors, patients, physicians, and staff in a professional, courteous, and welcoming manner.
• Answers telephones promptly, relays messages accurately, and communicates information in a timely and respectful way.
• Prepares and maintains patient charts for admissions, transfers, discharges, and surgical procedures.
• Transcribes and enters physician orders, clinical data, charges, and patient status updates accurately into the computer system.
• Monitors printers and fax machines for medical record information and ensures appropriate follow-up and distribution.
• Assists with patient admissions and discharges, including room setup, patient orientation, and collection of basic patient information.
• Provides basic patient care such as bathing, oral hygiene, bed-making, room organization, and ongoing comfort measures.
• Assists patients with mobility needs including turning, positioning, transferring, ambulating, and range-of-motion exercises using proper techniques.
• Supports nutritional needs by preparing patients for meals, feeding or assisting with feeding, and managing meal trays.
• Takes and records vital signs, weights, intake and output, and responds promptly to patient call lights.
• Performs skin care, wound care, and patient care treatments and procedures as directed by a Registered Nurse, documenting observations appropriately.
• Assists with and performs clinical procedures such as catheter care, glucose monitoring, specimen collection, suctioning, and monitoring devices under RN direction.
• Implements infection prevention and isolation precautions in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Observes, reports, and follows up on patient condition changes, concerns, complaints, or unusual behaviors to the nursing team.
• Supports unit operations by transporting patients, maintaining supplies and equipment, and ensuring patient care and work areas remain clean, organized, and safe.

Skills

Compassionate patient-centered care

Excellent communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beacon Health System is hiring a part-time day shift Unit Assistant for our Pediatric Unit at Beacon Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN. You will greet guests, relay information, and perform clerical duties under RN direction to support high-quality patient care.

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you’ll provide designated patient care services, assist with admissions/discharges, monitor vitals, and help with mobility and nutrition as part of a collaborative care team.