Associate Clinical Assistant - Surgery Unit

Job Title

Job Summary: Provide essential support to nursing practice and patient care through a blend of direct care, communication, and clerical duties. Essential Responsibilities:

Fiscal Responsibility

Efficiently manage supplies and equipment, complete tasks promptly, adhere to shift schedules, and support unit goals to minimize waste.

Quality

Participate in documentation per unit standards, stay current with policy updates, problem-solve, multitask within scope, and contribute ideas to improve workflow and patient experience.

Patient Satisfaction

Promote positive patient interactions, respond promptly to needs, maintain professionalism with electronic device use, and engage in purposeful rounding.

Patient Safety

Practice safe patient mobilization, use two patient identifiers for all tasks, report unusual occurrences, adjust care routines as assigned, and comply with HIPAA and social media policies.

Professional Growth

Share knowledge with colleagues, demonstrate leadership, participate in council activities, serve as a resource and preceptor, identify learning needs, and engage in departmental goal development.

Customer Service

Foster a professional, quiet environment, be flexible with assignments and staffing, practice AIDET communication, promote teamwork, and provide holistic care to diverse patient populations.

Education and Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic BLS certification required within 3 months of hire

Work Shift: First shift, 36 hours per week

This role is based in a regional healthcare setting within the Midwest United States, offering a supportive and collaborative environment focused on quality patient care and professional development.