Unit Clinical Assistant/UCA (Surgical Unit) Part Time Day 6a-6:30p

Hendricks Regional Health•Danville, IN

About The Position

The Unit Clinical Assistant supports the practice of nursing and delivery of nursing care through direct patient care, communication, and clerical functions on a surgical unit. This is a part-time day-shift position scheduled for 24 hours per week, with shifts listed as 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. The role includes completing assigned duties efficiently, using supplies and equipment responsibly, documenting according to unit standards, supporting patient satisfaction and safety, and engaging with patients, families, visitors, and colleagues. The assistant is expected to accept appropriate delegation, adapt care routines to patient needs, support unit workflow, and participate in professional development and departmental goals.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Basic BLS certification; must be obtained within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

Use supplies and equipment efficiently, complete assignments in a timely manner, and support unit goals to eliminate waste.
Complete appropriate work orders, demonstrate productivity, accept EDO and float assignments, and use the timekeeping system appropriately.
Document according to unit-specific standards and remain current with policy changes.
Problem-solve, multitask within the scope of practice, suggest improvements to unit flow and patient experience, and accept delegated tasks appropriately.
Work collaboratively as part of the team.
Respond to patient needs promptly and conduct purposeful patient rounding.
Use personal electronic devices professionally in patient-care areas and keep noise to a minimum.
Practice safe patient mobilization and use fall-prevention interventions.
Use two patient identifiers for all tasks and point-of-care testing.
Use the event management system to report unusual occurrences.
Adjust care routines to individual patient needs within the assigned UCA role.
Follow HIPAA requirements and the social media policy.
Share knowledge and skills with colleagues, including through orientation and cross-training.
Support professional growth through leadership, peer support, council participation, super-user or preceptor roles, and collaboration with management on learning opportunities.
Participate in departmental goal development and implementation and attend product and practice change in-services.
Engage patients and their families, provide a professional and quiet patient environment, and remain flexible with assignments, staffing needs, and assigned shifts.
Practice AIDET: Acknowledge, Identify, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You.
Maintain positive relationships with coworkers and other departments, remain approachable, and provide holistic care to diverse patient populations.