Join a dedicated surgical care team in a supportive clinical assistant role designed to enhance nursing practice and patient care delivery. This position involves a blend of direct patient care, effective communication, and clerical duties to ensure smooth unit operations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Fiscal Responsibility: Efficiently manage supplies and equipment, complete tasks promptly, and adhere to timekeeping protocols. Embrace productivity goals and support unit initiatives to reduce waste.
• Quality: Maintain accurate documentation according to unit standards and stay current with policy updates. Demonstrate problem-solving skills and multitask within your scope. Contribute ideas to improve workflow and patient experience, and accept delegated tasks appropriately. Foster teamwork and collaboration.
• Patient Satisfaction: Promote positive patient interactions through timely responses, professional conduct, and purposeful rounding. Maintain a quiet, respectful environment and practice professional use of personal electronic devices.
• Patient Safety: Ensure safe patient mobilization and fall prevention, use two patient identifiers for all tasks, and report unusual occurrences promptly. Adapt care routines to meet individual patient needs and comply with HIPAA and social media policies.
• Professional Growth: Share knowledge with colleagues, participate in orientation and cross-training, demonstrate leadership, and engage in unit councils or preceptorships. Identify learning needs and collaborate on professional development opportunities.
• Customer Service: Engage patients and families with empathy, maintain a professional environment, and practice AIDET communication techniques. Support a team-oriented culture and provide holistic care to diverse patient populations.

Education and Experience Required:
High school diploma or GED required. Candidates with a CNA license and 5+ years of experience may substitute for diploma or GED. Basic BLS certification must be obtained within three months of hire.

This role operates within a regional healthcare setting in the Midwest, offering part-time day shifts totaling 24 hours weekly.