Unit Associate I - Full Time, Days 7a-7p, Med/Renal/Pulmonary 10CD, 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.

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 interface with inter-professional staff, patients, families, visitors, and other hospital employees.