Unit Clinical Assistant Full Time Emergency Department Nights

Hendricks Regional Health•Danville, IN

About The Position

The Unit Clinical Assistant supports nursing practice and the delivery of nursing care through a combination of direct patient care, communication, and clerical functions. The role contributes to efficient unit operations, quality care, patient satisfaction, patient safety, professional growth, and customer service. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice, due to business needs.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED, or a past or active CNA license, or graduation from a CNA program with at least five years of experience working as a CNA in lieu of a diploma or GED.
Basic BLS certification; must obtain within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

Use supplies and equipment efficiently; complete assignments and duties in a timely manner; use the timekeeping system and leave the shift on time.
Demonstrate productivity, accept EDO and float assignments, complete appropriate work orders, and support unit goals to eliminate waste.
Document appropriately according to unit-specific standards and stay current with policy changes.
Problem-solve and multitask within the scope of practice, suggest improvements to unit flow and patient experience, accept task delegation appropriately, and engage in teamwork.
Respond to patient needs promptly, conduct purposeful patient rounding, and promote patient satisfaction and positive guest relations.
Use personal electronic devices professionally in patient care areas and keep noise to a minimum.
Mobilize patients safely, incorporate fall-prevention interventions, and 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 as assigned, and adhere to HIPAA and social media policy.
Share knowledge and skills with colleagues, including through orientation and cross-training; serve as a resource for peers and participate in leadership activities as applicable.
Identify professional learning needs, collaborate with management on learning opportunities, participate in departmental goals, and attend product practice-change in-services.
Engage patients and families, provide a professional and quiet patient environment, and remain flexible with assignments, staffing needs, and assigned shifts.
Practice AIDET (Acknowledge, Identify, Duration, Explanation, Thank You), foster positive relationships with coworkers and other departments, and provide holistic care to diverse patient populations.