Nursing Support Associate DAY SHIFT on our Neuro Unit

Hours of work and days worked may be adjusted to meet the operational needs which includes weekends and holidays per Nurse Manager. Overtime may be requested. May be assigned or reassigned to any of the patient care units.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The support associate, under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Manager, and in cooperation with all members of the patient care teams, assists in maintaining the condition of the unit’s physical environment; sets up equipment and supplies for selected patient care activities; moves and transports patients; performs a wide range of customer relations, complies with applicable regulatory functions; and conducts supply functions to fully support patient care activities on the assigned unit.

The essential functions of the position include but are not limited too:

Supports patient care in the following ways:

 1. Removes linen from patient care areas 2. Changes linen on unoccupied patient beds 3. Distributes water pitchers, cups, and straws .

 2. Assists in the management of patient belongings by conducting an inventory, securing and transporting patient belongings. Performs constant observation to help meet unit needs Distributes mail . Restocks patient education materials. Performs errands to meet the needs of patients and patient care unit. 

Provision of transportation-related duties: 1. Obtains equipment required for the physical transport of unit patients 2. Transports patients to destinations throughout HUP system in a safe, courteous and timely manner 3. Obtains all necessary medical information (e.g., medical records), equipment and supplies (e.g., I.V. poles, stretcher, gowns, masks) 4. Documents of patient transfer in Navicare C.

 Assures adequate inventory of patient care supplies 1. Maintains supply and equipment inventories and par levels 2. Inventories, orders, and/or stocks appropriate unit supplies 3. Orders patient care equipment from Materials Management 4. Returns used equipment to appropriate areas from the patient room and general care unit 5. Cleans unit-based equipment 6. Identifies malfunctioning equipment and facilitates necessary repairs.

Requirements:

High school or GED equivalent.