UNIT ASSISTANT-4

Samaritan Health; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 22,661 - 35,128; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY is seeking a Unit Aide to support the mother-baby unit. Under the direction of the registered nurse, you will provide direct patient care and collaborate with the care team to promote comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, ambulation, and preparing the surgical suite for cesarean births. Prior nursing assistant experience and BLS certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school level education is required.
• Experience as a nursing assistant or nursing student is preferred.
• Basic computer skills and ability to document care.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to mother-baby patients under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and patient comfort.
• Help with ambulation, turning, and preparing surgical suites for cesarean births.
• Maintain medical records and transcribe orders; answer phones and relay messages.
• May assist with discharge follow-ups and equipment orders.

Skills

High school diploma

Nursing assistant experience

Computer proficiency

BLS certification

Education

High school level or equivalent

Nursing assistant program or nursing student

Tools

Medical equipment knowledge

Job description

## UNIT ASSISTANT-4Applyremote type: Onsitelocations: Samaritan Medical Centertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R3161Location:Samaritan Medical CenterDepartment:01.6251 SMC OBSTETRICS ACUTEPay Range:$16.45 - $25.50Care 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:72Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.