Unit Assistant - NICU - 36hrs - Nights

Department: Neonatal ICU Schedule: 36hr, 12hr Night Shift, 7pm-7:30am Performs administrative and clerical duties in support of an assigned clinical area. Position is cross trained to preform PCT/Nurse Assistant duties including but not limited to feeding, diapering, helping with procedures, taking vitals, etc. • Greets patients, visitors, and new admissions. • Answers general inquiries and schedules patients for appointments. Answers, screens, and routes telephone calls. • Performs general clerical duties including filing, email correspondence, and mail distribution. • Creates various reports and documents as assigned. • Helps patients/residents with basic technology and social media. • Communicates with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare team members about patient care. • Performs unit safety checks. Assists with meeting patient needs and escalates as appropriate. • May assist with meals, pass and collect trays, pass out activities, and transport patients/residents through facility. • May assist with stocking supplies and keeping unit and patient rooms clean and orderly. • May maintain staff schedules and timekeeping as assigned. Education/Experience Required • High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable. • Preferred use of administrative skills in a hospital setting, Additional Information • Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital • Department: HFSJH Neonatal ICU Unit • Shift: Night Job • Union Code: Not Applicable