GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Director or Manager of Unit, provides clinical support at the unit level including but not limited to: assisting with direct patient care as necessary, assisting with patient throughout hospital stay (admissions, discharges, transfers), assessing patient condition, completing clinical tasks (IV’s, blood draws, etc.), responds to all clinical emergency situations and recognizes, resolves and reports immediate situations that jeopardizes patient rights, safety and/or customer service. Coaches' patient care unit staff in clinical practice, critical thinking and customer service skill development. Coordinates bed utilization within inpatient hospital patient care units.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Assess issues related to patient care and customer services through unit rounds.

+ Provides clinical and administrative support to assigned units as necessary.

+ Identifies and initiates potential ...