Unit Support Associate | CICU

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Qualifications Minimum Education : High School Diploma or GED (Required) Required Skills/Knowledge : Basic computer skills preferred, knowledge of child development preferred Required Licenses and Certifications : Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required) Functional Accountabilities Maintain Patient Safety Maintain environmental safety through room sweep and checklist Adhere to principles of pediatric safety through use of handrails, seat belts and direct observation Never leave patient unattended Intervene quickly to calm, redirect, reorient patient, or guide patient to prevent harm to self or others Remain in patient room unless relieved by nurse or another Unit support associate Accompany patient for any procedures off the unit Meet/Satisfy Patient Needs Engage patient in distracting, age appropriate goal oriented behavior, provide activities and conversations that are distracting and therapeutic (discuss with bedside RN) Reinforce positive behavior Assist with linen changes and room stocking Assist in activities of daily living, including but not limited to washing, toileting, position changes and assistance with meals Maintain universal precautions Assist with providing breaks as directed by Charge Nurse Maintain a Clean and Safe Environment Keep room clean and tidy Maintain a calm environment When not responsible for direct patient observation, stock unit, nurse servers, carts, etc. as directed by charge nurse Monitor common unit areas for cleanliness, stock par levels and supplies Report safety hazards to staff (e.g., broken furniture, broken equipment) Assist in a variety of unit support activities as directed by Charge Nurse (e.g., room set up, answer call bells, customer service activities) Effective Communication with Other Staff Report pertinent patient information and call for assistance if the patient develops destructive behaviors (e.g., pulling lines) With RN establish priorities for individual patients and communicate with team members to establish priority tasks Maintain regular communication with RN related to assigned duties and patient behavior; perform activities within prescribed scope, seek clarification when needed Immediately report escalating behaviors to RN Confere with RN when confronted with unfamiliar patient care issues Ensure information sharing when handing off to new Safety attendant Organizational Accountabilities Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior Partner with all team members to achieve goals Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions Contribute to a positive work environment Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment Use resources efficiently Search for less costly ways of doing things Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers Attend carefully to important details—practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance Primary Location: District of Columbia-Washington Work Location: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job: Nursing Position Status: R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time Shift: Day Work Schedule: 36 hours Full-Time Salary Range: 37336 - 67995.2 Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. 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