Unit Care Assistant - Med Surg - Days/0.9fte
About The Position
You Belong Here. At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve. FTE: 0.9, Shift: days, Schedule: Day shift 7am to 730pm, every other weekend with rotating shifts. Position Summary The Unit Care Assistant is responsible for secretarial and patient care duties necessary for a smooth-running unit. The Unit Care Assistant collaborates to provide optimal plan of case based on age/diagnosis specific needs.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Graduate of an accredited NAC program
- Washington State (DOH) Nursing Assistant Certification.
- Current BLS Certification required
Nice To Haves
- Previous acute care experience preferred.
- Previous medical office experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs direct and indirect patient care activities according to established policies and procedures and under the direction of the RN; processes physician/provider orders; participates in evaluating care plan and modifies plan to achieved desired results under the direction of RN; observes and reports changes in patient conditions
- Maintains a safe and clean patient and environment
- Completes all required documentation and data entry in keeping with established policies and procedures; collects and reports pertinent data regarding health status of patient/client including biological/psychological/social/emotional/spiritual determinants of health
- Handles clerical duties on nursing unit; including answering telephone, relaying messages, keeping records, directing visitors, distributing mail, and transcribing physicians’ orders
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information
- Advocates for patient/family
- Collaborates with all staff in the transfer/discharge of patients
Benefits
- We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off.
- Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your future
- Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
