Unit Clinical Assistant ICU Part Time Nights 48 Hours Per pay Period

Danville, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary :

To support the practice of nursing and the delivery of nursing care through use of a combination of communication modes traffic control and clerical functions. Initiates patient record requisitions referrals and other communication forms to facilitate planning provision and documentation of patient care.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Fiscal Responsibility

Efficiently use supplies and equipment respond rapidly and fill out appropriate work orders in support of unit goals to eliminate waste
Process unit appropriate patient charges with accuracy and timeliness and updates billing information
Complete assignments and duties in a timely manner
Leave shift on time and utilize time keeping system
Demonstrate productivity and accepts EDO and float assignments

2. Quality

Document verbal/telephone orders (non-medication) with date time order Physician and physician representative name when applicable and own name and title
Verify accurate order entry or clarify all ambiguous unclear unreadable or contradictory orders and appropriately document per unit specific standards
Possess ability to problem solve and to multitask within their scope of practice
Support processes looking at the patient experience and patient wait times
Delegate tasks appropriately and promote teamwork
Remain up to date with policy changes collaborative practice plans and standards of care

3. Patient Satisfaction

Promote patient satisfaction as exemplified by patient recognition letters from patients and families or SEA (Service Excellence Award)
Timely response to patient needs
Practice professional use of personal electronic devices in patient care areas
Maintain professional environment and keep noise to a minimum at all times
Exemplify excellent guests relations to patients visitors and physicians and co-workers

4. Patient Safety

Notifies RN immediately of NOW and STAT orders and scheduled admission/transfers
Engage in patient care activities when needed
Obtain and update correct demographic medical order and consult information
Utilize the event management system for each unusual occurrence
Adjust care routines to meet the individual patient needs
Adhere to HIPAA and follow social media policy

5. Professional Growth

Share knowledge and skills with colleagues and others including orientation and cross-training
Demonstrate leadership and be a resource for peers be an active council member be a super user serve as a preceptor
Identify professional needs and collaborates with management for learning opportunities for self and for the unit
Participate in development and implementation of departmental goals
Attend product and practice change in-services

6. Customer Service

Engage patients and their family
Provide a professional and quiet patient environment
Practice AIDET (Acknowledge Identify Duration Explanation Thank You)
Promote commitment to co-workers view all staff as part of an equal team and be approachable at all times and maintain interdepartmental relationships
Be flexible with assignments staffing needs and assigned shifts

Education and Experience Required:

High School graduate or equivalent required

Work Shift :

6:00pm 6:30am (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Job Summary : To support the practice of nursing and the delivery of nursing care through use of a combination of communication modes traffic control and clerical functions. Initiates patient record requisitions referrals and other communication forms to facilitate planning provision and documentati...