Unit Clinical Assistant, Full Time, 530a-2p, M-F

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 includes promoting efficient use of supplies and equipment, completing assignments on time, documenting according to unit standards, contributing to quality and workflow improvements, and supporting patient satisfaction and safety. The assistant provides responsive, individualized and holistic care, communicates professionally with patients, families, visitors, and coworkers, and participates in teamwork and professional development. The position is full time, scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The work shift is listed as first shift.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED required, or a past or active CNA license, or graduation from a CNA program with at least 5 years of experience working as a CNA in lieu of a diploma or GED.
Basic BLS certification must be obtained within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Use supplies and equipment efficiently, complete assignments and duties in a timely manner, and use the timekeeping system appropriately.
Demonstrate productivity and accept EDO and float assignments.
Complete appropriate work orders and support unit goals to eliminate waste.
Document according to unit-specific standards and remain current with policy changes.
Problem-solve and multitask within the scope of practice, suggest improvements to unit flow and patient experience, and accept delegation appropriately.
Participate in teamwork.
Promote patient satisfaction and respond to patient needs in a timely manner.
Use personal electronic devices professionally in patient care areas and keep noise to a minimum.
Provide excellent guest relations to patients, family members, and visitors, and perform purposeful patient rounding.
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 each unusual occurrence.
Adjust care routines to meet individual patient needs as assigned in the UC or UCA role.
Adhere to HIPAA and social media policies.
Share knowledge and skills with colleagues, including through orientation and cross-training.
Contribute to leadership and peer support, including serving as a resource, council member, super user, or preceptor.
Identify professional development needs and collaborate with management on learning opportunities for self and the unit.
Participate in development and implementation of departmental goals 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.
Support coworkers, remain approachable, maintain interdepartmental relationships, and provide holistic care to diverse patient populations.