Care Asst-Health Unit Coord
The posted compensation range of $22.38 - $30.49 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
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In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.
We're proud to share that St. Michael Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report.
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that mayinclude health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!
Responsibilities
Role:
Care Assistant HUC job is responsible for assisting with patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse; performs data entry unit secretarial functions and equipment processing.
Essential Duties
Provides patient personal care/hygiene and physical comfort including feeding bathing shaving changing clothes bed making ambulation lifting turning moving transferring skin care and bowel/bladder elimination. Provides such additional care as required to meet the personal primary needs and comfort of assigned patient based on skill ability limitations of scope of practice and patient acuity. Prepares patient equipment and supplies for specific procedures/examinations.
Performs monitors reports and documents all clinical activities within scope of practice. Observes and reports changes in patient condition to the RN. Obtains labels and transports a variety of samples (e.g. urine stool sputum specimens and blood products). Provides patient information to nursing staff for inclusion in the interdisciplinary plan of care; documents relevant patient data in accordance with work unit standards.
Assists nursing staff in the admission discharge and transfer of patient by performing activities such as inventory/storing patient belongings providing patient with relevant personal care/comfort items orienting patient/family and transporting patient to room or other location using wheelchairs stretchers or patient bed.
Maintains a neat and organized work environment. Orders stocks and replenishes supplies and equipment as necessary identifies and reports problems with supplies or equipment; enters equipment repair request in system tags equipment and removes from service.
Maintains a safe work and patient environment adhering to the hospital’s Safety Risk Management Regulatory Standards and infection prevention.
Performs receptionist and support duties at the assigned unit; handles incoming and outgoing communications transfers calls appropriately greets and assists visitors answers questions in accordance with established procedures.
Provides general support activities for the unit.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Completion of an accredited Nursing Assistant program (or military medical specialty training).
Six months related work experience preferred.
Experience in a hospital setting preferred
Prefer experience in a specialty unit.
Preference is given toward applicants with experience as both a Certified Nursing Assistant and Unit Coordinator.
Licensure & Certification
Must be licensed by the Washington State Nursing Commission as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Current American Heart Association healthcare provider BLS certification is required.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
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