UNIT ASSISTANT

Samaritan Medical Center; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center is seeking a Unit Aide for the OBSTETRICS ACUTE department to provide compassionate patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role supports mother-baby families, assists with daily living activities, and collaborates with the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Requirements include a high school diploma or nursing assistant training, with maternity or medical-surgical experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school level of knowledge.
• Nursing student or graduate from a nursing assistant program.
• Maternity/medical surgical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of computer systems / EMR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and ambulation.
• Turn patients and promote comfort; prepare surgical suite for cesarean births.
• Assist with data entry, provider charges, supply ordering and insurance follow up.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Documentation

Education

Nursing assistant program

High school diploma

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Location: Samaritan Medical Center Department: 01.6251 SMC OBSTETRICS ACUTE Pay Range: $16.45 - $25.50 Care for our community, and your career.

The Unit Aide, in applicable department, provides compassionate patient care to mother baby couplets. Under the direction of the registered nurse, this individual provides direct patient care and works collaboratively with other patient care team members including the patient and family, to achieve optimal patient outcomes. All care is provided under the direction and supervision of a registered or licensed nurse.

The Unit Aide assists with activities of daily living and delegated patient care treatments and procedures. Is responsible to assist with ambulation of patients, turning patients and promoting comfort. The Unit Aide, in applicable departments, prepares the surgical suite prior to cesarean births and supports the SST and circulating RN. The Unit Aide is responsible for maintaining medical records, transcribing orders, answering telephones, and taking and relying messages appropriately. Additionally, Unit Aides in ARU, may be responsible for the following: making follow up appointments upon patient discharge, ordering Durable Medical Equipment and helping with data entry, provider charges, supply ordering and insurance follow up via phone/fax.

High school level of knowledge. Previous experience, nursing student or graduate from a nursing assistant program. Previous Maternity and/or medical surgical experience preferred. Computer experience preferred. Works effectively with others, possess tact, discretion and diplomacy. Ability to work under stress and complete duties sometimes with numerous interruptions. Must be able to write legibly and be able to document accurately, type of care given. Must be able to communicate information to supervisor and co-workers. May need to work beyond scheduled hours when necessary. Must be familiar with equipment used to move patients, take vital signs and document. Knowledge in the use of cleaning/sterilization/disinfection of equipment and instrumentation utilized in the clinical operating room setting. BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire.

Samaritan is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Work Shift: FLSA7DAY- 12 Hours Day Shift (United States of America) Position Hours: 36

Samaritan is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. At Samaritan, everyone’s job is critical to the successful care of our patients. Be a part of an organization whose employees, medical staff, volunteers and students choose to spend their time here because they are dedicated, enthusiastic, truly care about making a difference…and are surrounded by over 2,500 others who feel the same way. Become part of an organization whose ongoing strategic planning drives our organization forward and sets the tone for future growth and development.

Samaritan is a fiscally sound and stable organization. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our medical staff and employees combined with careful management, our bottom line is strong, which allows us to provide stable jobs, and offer ever-improving quality of care. Enjoy the natural beauty of Northern New York, minutes from Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. A safe community, low cost of living and minimal commute times mean more time for enjoying life outside of work. Exceptional, dedicated people, rewarding opportunities, an excellent compensation and benefit program, and the ability to shape healthcare in our community are some of the reasons to join Samaritan.

In 1881, we began caring for our neighbors as the House of the Good Samaritan in a home with five beds. Today, Samaritan Health is a comprehensive not-for-profit health system. And as we’ve grown to meet the changing needs of our region, we’ve held fast to our community roots. At Samaritan, we’ve invested in the best medical talent, facilities and equipment to offer a full continuum of care close to home. That means our patients can spend more time healing and less time traveling out of the area for the care they need. As the largest hospital and the largest private employer in the region, the health of our community is our priority – in fact, it’s our mission. That’s why Samaritan invests time and resources to support local non-profit organizations and events. It’s also why our people lend a hand to little league teams, churches and fundraisers—all to help Northern New York thrive.