Clinical Assistant​/Patient Care Associate, Mount Auburn Hospital – PACU

Position: Clinical Assistant / Patient Care Associate, Mount Auburn Hospital – PACU 20 Hours
** When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
** The Patient Care Associate will assist in providing care to patients that meets their individual needs in all patient settings.
*
* Job Description:

**** ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):
*** Acts as a resource to patients, families, and visitors upon entering the unit. Exhibits professional behavior while providing superior customer service to all who require information or assistance.
* Assists in coordinating patient communication by answering call lights (as defined by unit) and relaying timely and accurate information to nursing staff.
* Exhibits strong communication skills with professional telephone manners. Takes accurate messages and delivers the message in a timely fashion.
* Functions as a liaison between the patient care unit and all support services throughout the hospital.
* Maintains the flow of medical record information, ensuring all pertinent information is filed correctly and promptly.
* Maintains established stock levels of clerical supplies.
* Participates in the orientation of new staff.
* Responds to staffing needs of the healthcare team by cross-training and floating to other units as needed.
* Print proxy list daily and update proxy information to the current chart if applicable.
* Performs unit-specific tasks as identified on the unit checklist. Follow discharge procedures according to the checklist. Print required documents and sign off on completed paperwork.
* Follow appropriate downtime procedures. Locate and supply all downtime forms to staff as required.
* Attends the annual Safety Education Fair.
* Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct care to patients under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.
* Maintains current knowledge/certification.
* Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide non-direct patient care/support services to staff under the direction of licensed personnel.
* Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
* Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary including one-to-one close observation of patients as needed.
* Assisting with patient admissions to the PACU and preparing the recovery room.
* Taking patients' vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, and temperature.
* Assisting with patient positioning and comfort measures, ensuring proper alignment and support.
* Ambulating patients and assisting with ADL's including toileting, dressing, and feeding.
* Assisting the nurse in conducting post-operative assessments, including monitoring incision sites and dressing changes.
* Providing support to patients and their families during the recovery process.
* Assisting with patient transfers to other units or discharge from the PACU.
* Maintaining a clean and safe environment in the PACU, including restocking supplies and equipment.
* Collaborating with the nursing team to ensure efficient and effective patient care.
* Adhering to all hospital policies and procedures, as well as regulatory guidelines related to patient care and safety in the PACU.
* Nurse's aides in the PACU must have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. They should also have a compassionate demeanor and the ability to provide patient-centered care during the critical recovery period after surgery.
*
* MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

*** High school graduate or equivalent
* Previous clerical experience (preferably in a healthcare setting). Medical terminology is preferred.
* Ability to read and write at level 8, as documented on "Invest," the hospital's Employee Learning Laboratory software.
* An ability to set appropriate priorities and organize workflow.
* An ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail during frequent interruptions.
* Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to interface with support and professional staff and patients.
** OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
*** Consistently promote a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity…