The Unit Care Assistant is responsible for secretarial and patient care duties necessary for a smooth-running unit. The Unit Care Assistant collaborates to provide optimal plan of case based on age/diagnosis specific needs.
Performs direct and indirect patient care activities according to established policies and procedures and under the direction of the RN; processes physician/provider orders; participates in evaluating care plan and modifies plan to achieve desired results under the direction of RN; observes and reports changes in patient conditions
Maintains a safe and clean patient and environment
Completes all required documentation and data entry in keeping with established policies and procedures; collects and reports pertinent data regarding health status of patient/client including biological/psychological/social/emotional/spiritual determinants of health
Handles clerical duties on nursing unit; including answering telephone, relaying messages, keeping records, directing visitors, distributing mail, and transcribing physicians' orders
Maintains confidentiality of patient information
Advocates for patient/family
Collaborates with all staff in the transfer/discharge of patients
High School diploma or GED equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited NAC program required
Previous acute care experience preferred. Previous medical office experience preferred
Washington State (DOH) Nursing Assistant Certification required
Current BLS Certification required
Comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits, and paid time off