Unit Tech (UT) Inpatient Surgery, Part Time, Days (36)

East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

East Tennessee Children's Hospital Association is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of registered nurses. The role includes reception and clerical duties on the nursing unit during shifts, contributing to smooth daily operations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, BLS within 90 days, and good communication and computer skills. Prior nursing assistant experience is preferred, with NAHUC certification encouraged to support

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire and maintained; NAHUC certification encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients under licensed personnel.
• Maintain professional, courteous environment respecting patients, families, visitors and staff.
• Foster mature professional relationships with colleagues and manage time/resources efficiently.
• Utilize hospital resources responsibly during shifts.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Accurately performs tasks involving specific nursing care for patients delegated by and performed under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse. Acts as a receptionist/secretary and is responsible for the smooth and efficient performance of clerical activities on an assigned nursing unit during a designated shift.

REPORTS TO

Nurse Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Supervisory Responsibilities: No
• Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED
• Degree: General
• License/Certification Required: BLS required within 90 days of hire and required to be maintained throughout employment; NAHUC Certification encouraged.
• Minimum Work Experience: Nursing Assistant and/or 6 months experience or training required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Effective communication skills required.
• Strong computer skills required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly, manner as measured by management observation and peer input.
• Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling is required up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20-30 lbs frequently, and 10lbs constantly to move objects of up to 150 lbs. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 150 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting squatting, reaching, and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.

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