Unit Clerk / Nurse Assistant

Marian Regional Medical Center, a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria, California, is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Marian's offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies, an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and an array of women's services.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

In keeping with Marian Medical Center health care philosophy, the Nurse Assistant/Unit Clerk serves as unit receptionist, transcribes orders, orders tests, orders and monitors supply inventory and coordinates unit phone communication.  Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse of licensed vocational nurse, the Nurse Assistant/Unit Clerk performs unit support activities, such as transporting patients, stocking shelves and cleaning work areas, and maintaining medical records according to standard. Reports observations regarding patient status to the registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse. Provides care for adult patients over 13 years of age. Nurse Assistant/Unit Clerk working on 4 South provides care for adult and pediatric patients. Obstetric Nurse Assistants/Unit Clerks care for newborns and adults. Employees are responsible for completion of unit competency assessments, annual Safety Review, CPR and renewal of certifications (when applicable) by maintaining continuing education units as required by hospital policy. In addition to listed major responsibilities, the Nurse Assistant/Unit Clerk may be assigned other duties. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• CNA License Required
• BLS Required
• Acute care experience within the last two years
• Nurse assistants/unit clerks without acute care experience within the last two years will be considered on an individual basis.

Special Skills:

• Effective oral and written communication in English, clearly, concisely, and accurately.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and staff.
• Ability to operate common office equipment, including computers.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic procedures.
• Relates to patients/visitors empathetically and tactfully.
• Demonstrates a caring, compassionate attitude toward others. Reacts calmly and efficiently in emergency situations.
• Demonstrates ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently.