Unit Assistant - Full Time Night - Medical Observation Unit (MOU)

About the role

Provides a wide variety of support services for the units (s). Provides clerical support by maintaining patient records, unit supplies, equipment, and serving as a facilitator for communications for the assigned area. Functions under the direction of a registered professional nurse. Works collaboratively with the healthcare team. This position will care for patients in the adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and reports basic patient physiological data (such as vital signs, weight, skin condition, color and character of urine and stool).
• Maintains patient records and documents fluid intake and output.
• Identifies and reports physical and mental status changes to licensed staff.
• Organizes patient care and implements physician and nursing orders within prescribed time frames.
• Performs therapeutic procedures within the parameters of the job description; reporting patient's response to supervising nurse.
• Explains procedure or care to be provided to patient prior to start of procedure such a mobilizing patient.
• Answers patient intercom and responds by directing patient’s request to appropriate staff, filling requests as defined by Unit routine, and following up with patient/family to be sure request was completed.
• Maintains patient’s chart by: Thinning charts as needed. Replenishing forms as needed. Placing reports on appropriate chart location.
• Completes daily/weekly requisitions to accurately reflect the unit’s needs.
• Maintains printers by changing ribbons, replenishing paper and reporting problems to information systems.
• Participates in staff meetings with no more than two absences.
• Exhibits flexibility in scheduling to meet dept staffing needs.

Requirements

Minimum Job Qualifications: Licensure or other certifications: None required. Educational Requirements: High School Diploma, GED, or high school transcript showing completion of at least the sophomore level of high school. Minimum Experience: No previous experience is required. Candidates who have not successfully completed the Foundations of Nursing course (RN students only), have less than six months of PCT experience within the past two years, or do not hold a current and active CNA certification will be enrolled in the PCT Academy, NGHS’s in-house training program.

Qualifications

Preferred Job Qualifications: Preferred Licensure or other certifications: None required. Preferred Educational Requirements: None required. Preferred Experience: None required. Other: None required.

Skills

Ability to work effectively with other departments and the general public. Ability to accept direction from the nursing staff; ability to perform the basic skills and procedures designated for unit assistants. Typing skills preferred but not required; ability to operate the electronic medical record (EMR). Good interpersonal skills & adaptable in changing situations & work assignments. Must be able to concentrate during multiple interactions & interruptions.

Benefits

Northeast Georgia Health System offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00 per hour.

Schedule

This position is scheduled for 12 Hr Evening - Morning shifts.