UNIT ASSISTANT-1

Samaritan Health; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center is seeking an Unit Assistant-1 to provide compassionate patient care to mother-baby pairs under the supervision of registered nurses. The role includes direct patient care, assistance with activities of daily living, documentation, and coordination with the care team to ensure smooth patient flow.

Responsibilities also include preparing the surgical suite for cesarean births, supporting the SST and circulating RN, and handling administrative tasks such as record-keeping,

Qualifications

• High school level education required.
• Previous nursing assistant program or nursing student/graduates preferred.
• Computer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and patient comfort under RN supervision.
• Assist with ambulation, turning patients and promoting comfort.
• Prepare surgical suite prior to cesarean births and support SST and circulating RN.
• Maintain medical records, transcribe orders, answer phones, and relay messages.
• May assist with follow-up appointments, ordering Durable Medical Equipment, data entry, provider charges, supply ordering, and insurance follow-up by phone/fax.

Skills

Nursing assistant

BLS certification

Computer experience

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

## UNIT ASSISTANT-1Apply: Onsite: Samaritan Medical Center: Full time: Posted Today: R3638Location:Samaritan Medical CenterDepartment:01.6251 SMC OBSTETRICS ACUTEPay Range:16.45 - 20.97Care 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 Night Shift (United States of America)Position Hours:72