UNIT ASSISTANT-4

Samaritan Health Services; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center in Oregon is seeking a Unit Aide to provide compassionate patient care to mother–baby couples under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will assist with activities of daily living, document care, and help prepare the surgical suite for cesarean births as needed.

Strong teamwork, reliability, and basic computer skills are required; BLS certification is expected within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school level knowledge required.
• Nursing assistant program completion or student status preferred.
• Basic computer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care to mother–baby couples under RN supervision.
• Assist with activities of daily living and ambulation.
• Prepare surgical suite prior to cesarean births in applicable departments.
• Maintain medical records and transcribe orders; answer calls and relay messages.
• May assist with follow-up appointments, equipment orders, data entry and insurance follow-up.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Nursing assistant program

BLS certification

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing assistant program

Tools

Basic computer skills

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 Night Shift (United States of America)

Position Hours:

72

Samaritan is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.