Medical Oncology - Care Asst-Health Unit Coord

Common Spirit • Silverdale, WA

101d

About The Position

This job is responsible for assisting with patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse; performs data entry, unit secretarial functions, and equipment processing. The position involves providing personal care and hygiene to patients, monitoring and documenting clinical activities, assisting with patient admissions and discharges, maintaining a clean and organized work environment, and performing receptionist duties within the unit. The role requires adherence to safety and infection prevention protocols, as well as participation in emergency preparedness and drills.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant program (or military medical specialty training).
• Six months related work experience preferred.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Must be registered by the Washington State Nursing Commission as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a specialty unit.
• Preference is given toward applicants with experience as both a Certified Nursing Assistant and Unit Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Provides 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.
• Prepares patient, equipment and supplies for specific procedures/examinations.
• Performs, monitors, reports and documents all clinical activities within scope of practice.
• Observes and reports changes in patient condition to the RN.
• Obtains labels and transports a variety of samples (e.g. urine, stool, sputum specimens and blood products).
• Assists nursing staff in the admission, discharge and transfer of patient.
• Checks, cleans and disinfects mobile non-critical medical equipment.
• Maintains a neat and organized work environment.
• Orders, stocks and replenishes supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Ensures only current forms are available and stocked.
• Conducts environmental roundings observing for safety and cleanliness.
• Maintains a safe work and patient environment, adhering to the hospital's Safety, Risk Management, Regulatory Standards and infection prevention.
• Performs receptionist and support duties at the assigned unit.
• Greets and assists all customers, physicians, patients, visitors and employees.
• Schedules appointments, tests, etc. and dispatches messages to other departments.
• Maintains unit specific records as assigned.
• Enters charges as directed by management.
• During system downtime, supports the unit according to down time procedures.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Water Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED