Unit Assistant - Driver

MyMichigan Health•Standish Township, MI

132d•Onsite

About The Position

The LTC Unit Assistant is responsible to the Clinical Director of LTC, or his/her designees, who under the supervision of an RN, performs a variety of clerical duties relating to obtaining, compiling, preparing, and maintaining records for a nursing unit. Communicates with patients, visitors, employees, and medical staff. Assists with nursing care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult/geriatric residents and works as a member of the nursing team.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 1 month of hire or transfer.
Certified Educated Nurse Aide (CENA) certification: Successful completion of the written and clinical exam for the State of Michigan Nurse Aide Registry and current certificate required.
Fingerprinting required.
Chauffeurs License required.
DMV Record Check required.
High school education required.
Two years Long Term Care experience preferred.
Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
Competency in Microsoft Windows.

Nice To Haves

Two years Long Term Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct patient care.
Performs general receptionist duties for the unit/department including the answering of the phone, referring calls, answering intercom, taking of messages, ordering supplies, etc.
Directs visitors, patient's families, employees, and other members of the public to the appropriate areas of the hospital.
Supports the mission, goals, policies, and standards of nursing. Hospital and unit policies and work rules are recognized, supported and implemented.
Provides for the age specific needs of the population served according to department standards and policies/procedures.
Emergency care/safety: performs according to procedure in all hospital emergency situations. Provides and ensures safe and secure environment for the patient.
Provides excellent customer service. Demonstrates professionalism and courtesy at all times.
Performs clerical duties including electronic medical data entry, preparing and maintaining patient charts, admission and discharge paperwork, follow up patient appointments.
Transports LTC patients to and from appointments as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.