Associate Clinical Assistant (UCA) - Surgery Unit Days

Job Summary: Support nursing practice and care delivery through a blend of direct patient care, effective communication, and clerical duties. Essential Responsibilities: Fiscal Responsibility Use supplies and equipment efficiently. Complete assignments promptly and leave shifts on time using the timekeeping system. Demonstrate productivity and accept extended day off (EDO) and float assignments. Complete work orders and support unit goals to reduce waste. Quality Participate and document according to unit standards and stay current with policy updates. Problem-solve and multitask within scope of practice. Offer suggestions to improve unit workflow and patient experience. Accept delegated tasks appropriately and engage in teamwork. Patient Satisfaction Promote patient satisfaction through recognition and timely responses to patient needs. Use personal electronic devices professionally and maintain a quiet environment. Exemplify excellent guest relations with patients, families, and visitors. Perform purposeful patient rounding. Patient Safety Practice safe patient mobilization and fall prevention. Use two patient identifiers for all tasks and point-of-care testing. Report unusual occurrences using the event management system. Adjust care routines to meet individual patient needs as assigned. Adhere to HIPAA and social media policies. Professional Growth Share knowledge and skills with colleagues, including orientation and cross-training. Demonstrate leadership by serving as a resource, council member, super user, or preceptor. Identify professional development needs and collaborate with management for learning opportunities. Participate in departmental goal development and attend practice change in-services. Customer Service Engage patients and families with professionalism and flexibility. Maintain a quiet, professional patient environment and adapt to staffing needs. Practice AIDET (Acknowledge, Identify, Duration, Explanation, Thank You). Promote teamwork and maintain positive interdepartmental relationships. Provide holistic care for diverse patient populations. Education and Experience Required: High school diploma or equivalent. Basic BLS certification required within 3 months of hire. Work Shift: 6:00am - 6:30pm, full-time, 36 scheduled weekly hours. This position is located in a regional healthcare facility serving the Midwest area of the United States. MLee Medical Employment