Unit Care Assistant/CNA - Behavioral Health
About The Position
The Unit Care Assistant is responsible for secretarial and patient care duties necessary for a smooth-running unit. The role collaborates to provide an optimal plan of care based on age- and diagnosis-specific needs. Patient care activities are performed under the direction of a registered nurse (RN), in accordance with established policies and procedures. The position is at MultiCare Yakima Memorial Hospital, a 226-bed, not-for-profit hospital serving the Yakima Valley. The hospital provides a range of services, including cardiac care, cancer care, pediatric trauma care, hospice, and advanced care for children with special health needs. The schedule is 1.0 FTE, day shift, with 12-hour shifts and rotating weekends. MultiCare describes its benefits and culture as including tuition assistance, career development, generous paid time off, employee assistance programs, medical and dental coverage, and retirement benefits. The pay scale is $24.04–$32.99 USD; actual pay may vary based on qualifications and other factors.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Washington State Department of Health Nursing Assistant Certification.
- Current BLS Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Previous acute care experience preferred.
- Previous medical office experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform direct and indirect patient care activities according to established policies and procedures and under the direction of the RN.
- Process physician/provider orders.
- Participate in evaluating the care plan and modify it under the direction of the RN to achieve desired results.
- Observe and report changes in patient conditions.
- Maintain a safe and clean patient environment.
- Complete required documentation and data entry according to established policies and procedures.
- Collect and report pertinent information about patient/client health status, including biological, psychological, social, emotional, and spiritual determinants of health.
- Handle nursing-unit clerical duties, including answering telephones, relaying messages, keeping records, directing visitors, distributing mail, and transcribing physicians’ orders.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
- Advocate for patients and families.
- Collaborate with staff in transferring and discharging patients.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Competitive tuition assistance
- Award-winning residencies and fellowships
- Career development
- Employee Assistance Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
