Associate Clinical Assistant (UCA) - Surgery Unit Days

Nursing Support Role

Support nursing practice and care delivery through a blend of direct patient care, 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, accept extended day off (EDO) and float assignments.
• Fill out 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 flow and patient experience.
• Accept task delegation appropriately and engage in teamwork.

Patient Satisfaction:

• Promote patient satisfaction through recognition and timely responses.
• 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.
• Utilize event management system for unusual occurrences.
• 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, serve 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 practice change in-services.

Customer Service:

• Engage patients and families with professionalism and flexibility.
• Maintain a quiet, professional patient environment and practice AIDET communication.
• 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, 36 scheduled weekly hours.

This position is located in a regional healthcare facility serving the Midwest area of the United States.