Unit Associate I - Full Time, Nights 7p-7a, Nursing Resource, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center

Responsible for assisting a Registered Nurse/patient care team in providing a variety of nutritional, clinical and transportation services and activities to promote patient comfort and satisfaction. Contributes to a positive work environment as an active team member with a commitment to learning and skill development.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Maintaining inventory supply and stocking units according to established procedures and standards.
2. Transporting patients and equipment. Delivering records and specimens.
3. Assisting nursing and medical personnel in delegated direct/indirect patient care activities.
4. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Required

1. HS Diploma or equivalent.
2. Six months of health care work experience, preferred.
3. Minimum 6 months of steady work history.

Preferred

1. Knowledge of and familiarity with hospital equipment, supplies and procedures.
2. Ability to identify clinical and environmental emergency/urgent situations and to follow established procedures.
3. Highly effective interpersonal communication skills to interace with inter-professional staff, patients, families, visitors, and other hospital employees.