Medical Observation Clinical Assistant
About The Position
The Medical Observation Unit consists of 54 beds where patients are categorized as Observation secondary to insurance requirements. This is a medical unit. Patients are admitted from the Emergency Department with various conditions including mental status changes, long term placement needs, pain, cardiac issues, TIA, rule out CVA, UTI, pneumonia, geriatric needs, and behavioral issues. If patients meet criteria for a higher level of care, they will be transferred to the assigned progressive or inpatient unit. Staff complete an assessment and shift documentation according to the Observation documentation policy. There is rapid patient turnover on this unit, with potential for 1-4 discharges, transfers, and assessments during a 12-hour shift. The Royal Oak Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the #2 hospital in Michigan and one of the top hospitals in the country. It is a major academic and referral center with Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma designations, has earned Magnet designation four consecutive times, and houses Michigan’s first Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence. This role coordinates aspects of patient care by managing communication and clerical tasks essential to the functioning of the unit. In addition to communication and clerical tasks, the assistant monitors and stocks supplies. Provides patient care and related functions as delegated by and under the direction of a registered nurse.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support required
Nice To Haves
- Completion of nursing assistant program and/or one year of nursing assistant experience preferred.
- Nursing Assistant certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manages communication and clerical tasks essential to the functioning of the unit.
- Monitors and stocks supplies.
- Provides patient care and related functions as delegated by and under the direction of a registered nurse.
- Completes an assessment and shift documentation according to the Observation documentation policy.
- Completes 1-4 discharges, transfers, and assessments during a 12-hour shift.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
