Nursing Assistant Unit Clerk - Oncology Services - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Mercy Health BSMH•Springfield, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct patient care under the guidance of the Registered Nurse or designated health care professional in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and within the policies, procedures, guidelines of Bon Secours Mercy Health. This role involves basic patient care, acting as a liaison between patient and nurse, providing customer service, and accurate documentation. The position requires the ability to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Requirements

Nursing Student with First Clinical Rotation complete OR state testing complete
Successful Completion of PCT Training Program within 6 months of start date
High School/GED
Ability to clearly communicate to other members of the healthcare team
Ability to understand and follow directions of healthcare team
Knowledge of patient and healthcare safety standards and regulations (i.e. falls, skin breakdown, suicide prevention, environment of care)
Infection prevention and transmission based precautions
Understanding of clerical duties and office based technology
Team dynamics
Patient data collection and documentation (i.e. vital signs, intake/output, change in patient condition)
Basic hygiene and activities of daily living care
Feeding, hydration, and nutrition
Bowel and bladder elimination
Ambulation and patient mobility
Use of clinical technology
Compassionate, relationship based approach in care activities
Accountability for completion of assigned tasks
Escalation of concerns via chain of command

Nice To Haves

BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
Preference for recent experience in acute care and/or long-term care facility

Responsibilities

Provides basic patient care to include, but not limited to, care and comfort, record vital signs, personal care and hygiene, and mobility, including unit-based specialty duties.
Acts as liaison between patient and nurse to report changes or concerns to nurse.
Provides high level customer service to all patients, patient's family, visitors, and all employees.
Provides accurate, precise, timely documentation when applicable for patient care.
Uses professional, verbal, and written communication skills at all times.
Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.