Unit Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Two years of RN clinical experience.
• Two years of progressive leadership experience in patient care services.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills, including effective communication and collaborative decision-making.
• Knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient-care workflows and processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and related legislative, accreditation, licensing, and compliance environments.
• Registered Nurse license in the state of California.
• American Heart Association CPR certification, to be obtained within six months of hire.
• American Heart Association PALS certification, to be obtained within six months of hire.
• Cross-training to the Pediatric Cardiac Transitional Care Unit as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of Pediatric Cardiac ICU RN leadership or supervisory experience.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or a relevant area.
• CCRN Leadership Certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate department operations, resolve system issues, advise on work methods, manage scheduling according to patient census and acuity, and ensure compliance with internal procedures and external regulations.
• Serve as a resource to nursing staff on clinical patient-care issues, new policies, and technology.
• Keep staff informed of changes in policies, procedures, and external regulations.
• Monitor support-department services and collaborate to improve utilization and efficiency.
• Evaluate subordinate staff and participate in hiring, salary actions, terminations, performance ratings, and other human resources decisions.
• Orient new employees to nursing responsibilities within the practice.
• Promote effective teamwork, communication, and collaboration.
• Encourage and assist staff in meeting professional goals.
• Use standard practice evaluation tools to identify areas for growth.
• Consult with nurse leaders and educators on performance-improvement strategies.
• Understand unit financial goals and educate staff about cost-containment strategies.
• Maintain unit expenses within budget.
• Communicate regularly with management about unit activities and pertinent operational or human resources issues.
• Respond to community or health system partners to facilitate patient-care services.
• Involve physicians, staff, and other healthcare team members in plans for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Promote a positive patient experience and provide service recovery as needed across the nursing unit.