Family Birth Center Care Assistant - Health Unit Coordinator

St. Joseph Medical Center•Tacoma, WA

1d•$24 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant program (or military medical specialty training).
Must be licensed by the Washington State Nursing Commission as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Current healthcare provider BLS certification is required.

Nice To Haves

Six months related work experience preferred.
Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
Prefer experience in a specialty unit.
Preference is given toward applicants with experience as both a Certified Nursing Assistant and Unit Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Assisting with patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Performing data entry, unit secretarial functions, and equipment processing.
Providing patient personal care/hygiene and physical comfort, including feeding, bathing, shaving, changing clothes, bed making, ambulation, lifting, turning, moving, transferring, skin care and bowel/bladder elimination.
Preparing patient, equipment and supplies for specific procedures/examinations.
Performing, monitoring, reporting and documenting all clinical activities within scope of practice.
Observing and reporting changes in patient condition to the RN.
Obtaining, labeling and transporting a variety of samples (e.g. urine, stool, sputum specimens and blood products).
Providing patient information to nursing staff for inclusion in the interdisciplinary plan of care; documenting relevant patient data in accordance with work unit standards.
Assisting nursing staff in the admission, discharge and transfer of patient by performing activities such as inventory/storing patient belongings, providing patient with relevant personal care/comfort items, orienting patient/family and transporting patient to room or other location using wheelchairs, stretchers or patient bed.
Maintaining a neat and organized work environment.
Ordering, stocking and replenishing supplies and equipment as necessary, identifying and reporting problems with supplies or equipment; entering equipment repair request in system, tagging equipment and removing from service.
Maintaining a safe work and patient environment, adhering to the hospital’s Safety, Risk Management, Regulatory Standards and infection prevention.
Performing receptionist and support duties at the assigned unit; handling incoming and outgoing communications, transferring calls appropriately, greeting and assisting visitors, answering questions in accordance with established procedures.
Providing general support activities for the unit.