Care Assistant Health Unit Coord Med Surg

Company: Catholic Health Initiatives
Location: Mount Sterling
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Care Assistant Health Unit Coord Med Surg
CHI Saint Joseph Mount SterlingMount Sterling, Kentucky
The posted compensation range of $16.26 - $22.36 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
Requisition ID 2022-274900 Employment Type Full Time Department Medical / Surgical Acute Hours/Pay Period 72 Shift Night Weekly Schedule 7p-7a Remote No Category Nurse Assistant
Overview
Saint Joseph Mount Sterling is a not-for-profit faith-based hospital located in Mount Sterling Kentucky. The hospital was founded in 1918-formerly known as Mary Chiles Hospital-and now serves as a 42-bed community hospital for the residents of Bath Bourbon Clark Menifee Montgomery Nicholas Powell and Rowan counties. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
Organizes and promotes efficient workflow within the unit.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities

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  Acts as a communication liaison by greeting all internal and external customers to proactively meet service requests and to promote positive customer relations.
  
  
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  Provides patient care under the supervision of licensed staff, Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager, Unit Manager or Director of Nursing in performing electrocardiograph exams, watching monitors for unit patients, informing the RN of significant rhythms and admitting/discharging patients from the monitoring system.
  
  
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  Maintains designated hospital competencies validated by the Competency Based Orientation (CBO) plan.
  
  
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  Demonstrates a strong belief and behaviors consistent with the Saint Joseph Healthcare Mission and Core Values (Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence).
  
  
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  Complies with safety and emergency procedures.
  
  
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  Complies with organizational policies.
  
  
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  Documents activities consistent with organizational guidelines.
  
  
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  Performs critical/frequent procedures or services.
  
  
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  Provides care/services based on identified needs.
  
  
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  Uses required equipment for providing care/services.
  
  
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  Consults with organizational resources.
  
  
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  Demonstrates professional responsibility as per job classification.
  
  
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  Demonstrates Core Values Guest Relations/Guest Service Standards.
  
  
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  Demonstrates Core Values Based on Behavioral Standards.
  
  
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  Other duties as assigned by management.
  
  
  Qualifications
  Minimum Qualifications
  Required Education (for CHI Leadership Job Levels from Supervisor through President)
  Required Education for Staff Job Levels
  High School Diploma or GED
  Required Licensure and Certifications
  Certification from an approved nursing assistant course, previous experience as a nurse assistant, or one completed semester of healthcare related clinical experience. BLS
  Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and understand the Associate Handbook and all hospital policies. Must be able to successfully identify cardiac rhythms within the initial orientation period.
  PREFERRED Qualifications
  Previous successful experience with cardiac monitoring. One year of secretarial experience and previous exposure to medical terminology. Be proficient in keyboarding and possess good Windows platform computer skills.
  Equal Opportunity
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  a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for
  employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
  identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status,
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