Nurse Asst/Health Unit Clerk-Nicu Department

SUMMARY: A Health Unit Clerk/Nurse Assistant (HUC/NA) duties include the organization and ordering of data related to patient care activities and patient education.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Organizes and maintains unit files of unit forms, correspondences and directives.
2. Acts as a receptionist. Exercises tact, diplomacy and judgment in screening phone calls and communicating with vendors, physicians, nursing and ancillary employees.
3. Provides basic care as directed to include bathing, feeding, assistance with activities and hygiene.
4. Answers call lights and responds to patient requests promptly. Demonstrates competence in taking vital signs, measuring I&O, etc.
5. Keeps RN and LVN informed of changes in patients’ conditions or patients’ requests.
6. Acts as an information conduit to members of the department, other departments, patients, visitors and physicians.
7. Keeps work area neat and organized. Organizes work and completes assignments in a timely manner.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Inputs data and orders into the computer system .
2. Demonstrates proficiency in managing resources, following policies and procedures, utilizing equipment in a safe manner. Actively contributes to cost controls by managing time, resources and supplies effectively.
3. Nurse Asstistants/HUC’s who provide care to Joint Replacement patients will receive 1 hour of ortho/joint replacement specific education yearly.
4. Other duties as assigned from time to time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

1. Certified for HUC or training programs to establish competency preferred.
2. Must be able to communicate effectively in English (both verbally and in writing).
3. Knowledge of fax machine, intercom system and telephone system.
4. Previous clinical experience in a patient care setting preferred, with successful completion of orientation and training to the point of competence.

 LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

1. Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.