111 Michigan Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20010
Kids Are Our Everything.
Department
10302 Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Pay Range
$17.50 - $32.69
This position will join a float pool to support all units at the hospital. Shifts can be day/night and can be 8 or 12 hours as well as requiring weekend shift rotations.
About the Role:
The Unit Support Associate in collaboration with and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse the Unit Support Associate will assist in activities directly related to the care of patients and operation of the unit. This will include but is not limited to providing direct 1:1 observation of patients related to safety or behavioral issues. Support the unit function by assisting in the maintenance of supplies and operations.
What You’ll Bring:
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Basic computer skills (Preferred)
Knowledge of child development (Preferred)
Required License and Certification
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS) (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Maintain Patient Safety
Maintain environmental safety through room sweep and checklist
Adhere to principles of pediatric safety through the use of handrails, seat belts and direct observation
Never leave patient unattended
Intervene quickly to calm, redirect, reorient patient, or guide patient to prevent harm to self or others
Remain in patient room unless relieved by nurse or another unit support associate
Accompany patient for any procedures off the unit
Meet/Satisfy Patient Needs
Engage patient in distracting, age-appropriate goal oriented behavior, provide activities and conversations that are distracting and therapeutic (discuss with bedside RN)
Reinforces positive behavior
Assist with linen changes and room stocking
Assist in activities of daily living, including but not limited to washing, toileting, position changes and assistance with meals
Maintain universal precautions
Assist with providing breaks as directed by Charge Nurse
Maintain a Clean and Safe Environment
Keep room clean and tidy
Maintain a calm environment
When not responsible for direct patient observation stock unit, nurse servers, carts, etc. as directed by charge nurse
Monitor common unit areas for cleanliness, stock par levels and supplies
Reports safety hazards to staff i.e. broken furniture/broken equipment
Assist in variety of unit support activities as directed by Charge Nurse i.e. room set up, answer call bells, customer service activities
Effective Communication with Other Staff
Reports pertinent patient information and call for assistance if the patient develops destructive behaviors i.e. pulling lines
With RN establishes priorities for individual patient, communicates with team members in establishing priority tasks
Maintains regular communication with RN related to assigned duties and patient behavior; performs activities within prescribed scope, seeks clarification when needed
Immediately report escalating behaviors to RN
Confers with RN when confronted with unfamiliar patient care issue
Ensure information sharing when handing off to new safety attendant
Benefits That Support You:
Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.
Why Join Us:
Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and…