Unit Assistant I - Per Diem - ONS

Job Title

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Department : 4M Ortho Neuro Spine

Works under the supervision of the Assistant Head Nurse / Charge Nurse. Assists in the clerical duties associated with preparing, compiling, and monitoring the patient record on a Clinical Nursing unit. May be required to work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients. Utilizes positive communication skills. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately to the age of all those served by Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Enters and processes Physician orders.
• Facilitates communication for the nursing unit.
• Maintains patient records.
• Assists with ordering and maintaining department supplies.
• Utilizes positive communication skills to effect conflict resolution and teamwork.
• Maintains and improves organization and operations of nursing stations.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Contributes to cost effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment and supplies.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors.
• Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or department activities.
• Actively participates in achieving departmental goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education : Work requires knowledge generally acquired through a high school education or GED. Job requires the ability to read, write, and speak English.

Licensure : Unit Assistant certification preferred.

Experience : One year experience in an acute care facility preferred.

Essential Technical / Motor Skills : Job requires hand and eye coordination. Dexterity of extremities. Computer skills preferred.

Interpersonal Skills : Positive interpersonal skills are needed in dealing with Nursing staff, physicians, families, visitors, and other members of the health care team.

Pay Range : The hourly rate for this position is $31.79 - $38.65. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.

Shift Differentials : Hourly Evening Shift Differential : $2.00 Hourly Night Shift Differential : $4.00

Job Specifications : Union : NUHW Work Shift : Day Shift FTE : 0.0 Scheduled Hours : 0

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