Unit Assistant I - PD - Oncology

Salinas Valley Health•Salinas, CA

1d•$32 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

This position works under the supervision of the Assistant Head Nurse/Charge Nurse and is responsible for clerical duties related to preparing, compiling, and monitoring patient records on a Clinical Nursing unit. The role may require working on other nursing units based on staff and patient distribution. The Unit Assistant utilizes positive communication skills and must be able to communicate appropriately with all age groups served by Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System. Key responsibilities include entering and processing physician orders, facilitating communication for the nursing unit, maintaining patient records, assisting with ordering and maintaining department supplies, and contributing to the organization and operations of nursing stations. The role also involves maintaining a safe and clean work environment, contributing to cost-effective patient care, and complying with safety policies and procedures. Flexibility regarding changes in hospital or department activities and active participation in achieving departmental goals are expected. This is a Day Shift position with a Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) of 0.0 and Scheduled Hours of 0.

Requirements

Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED.
Job requires the ability to read, write, and speak English.
Job requires hand and eye coordination.
Dexterity of extremities.
Positive interpersonal skills are needed in dealing with Nursing staff, physicians, families, visitors, and other members of the health care team.

Nice To Haves

Unit Assistant certification preferred.
One year experience in an acute care facility preferred.
Computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in the clerical duties associated with preparing, compiling, and monitoring the patient record on a Clinical Nursing unit.
May be required to work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients.
Utilizes positive communication skills.
Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately to the age of all those served by Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Enters and processes Physician orders.
Facilitates communication for the nursing unit.
Maintains patient records.
Assists with ordering and maintaining department supplies.
Utilizes positive communication skills to effect conflict resolution and teamwork.
Maintains and improves organization and operations of nursing stations.
Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment and supplies.
Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.
Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or department activities.
Actively participates in achieving departmental goals.