Job Description & Qualifications
Benefits include:
· Competitive hourly rate
· Enhanced PTO for candidates with 5+ years of relevant work experience
· Sign-on bonus $1,000Terms: 2 Installments; @ 90 days: @ 1year
· Tuition reimbursement after six months
· Ashland University Discount
· Career Ladder Progression
MedSurg: Night shift 36 hrs/wk
A Brief Overview
Completes patient care activities & provides clerical support as delegated by the RN. May perform PCNA and/or administrative assistant during a shift as needed. Perform duties including, but not limited to: ADLs, vital signs, I & O, 12-lead ECG, bladder scan, hygiene, and venipuncture (where applicable). Familiarity with using: Wheelchair, EKG equipment, patient assistive devices, and patient care equipment specific to assigned population. Conducts chart audits as directed by the nurse manager. Assists with patient data collection and reporting. Assists with billing functions as needed. Maintains the patient record (in written and/or electronic format). Orders supplies for the department as directed by the nurse manager. Facilitates communication and efficient unit operations. Orients newly hired PCNAs and/or administrative assistants. Within the administrative assistant role, provides clinical, reception, communication, and guest relations support using verbal, electronic, and written techniques to maintain the operations of the assigned area.
What You Will Do
- Performs basic patient care tasks as delegated by the RN and assists, under the direction of the RN, in the implementation of the established plan of care.
- Compassionate in all interactions with patients, families, and peers.
- Follows established evidence-based prevention guidelines to promote positive patient outcomes.
- Provides a safe environment in patient rooms and on unit.
- Facilitates stocking and ordering of supplies for patient care.
- Assists with unit communication and facilitates unit operations.
- Acts as a key resource for onboarding and training new team members.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
- High School Equivalent / GED (Required)
Work Experience
- Prior clinical and or administrative assistant experience. (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Basic patient care skills. (Preferred proficiency)
- Effective communication with people from varied socioeconomic backgrounds. (Required proficiency)
- Able to organize changing work assignments. (Required proficiency)
- Flexibility. (Required proficiency)
- Patient focused. (Required proficiency)
- Positive, can-do attitude; self-motivated and willing to learn. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision. (Required proficiency)
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and adjust to varying workloads. (Required proficiency)
- Basic computer skills. (Required proficiency)
- Strong attention to detail. (Required proficiency)
- Medical terminology. (Preferred proficiency)
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal (Required proficiency)
- Exposure to patient care equipment specific to assigned population; telephone; nurse call system; pager. (Preferred proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 90 Days)
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements
- 10%
For over 150 years, University Hospitals has been dedicated to our mission To Heal. To Teach. To Discover. Starting as a small Cleveland hospital in 1866, UH has grown into 18 hospitals and 40 health centers, serving 1 million people annually.
UH delivers exceptional care, advances medical innovation, and trains future healthcare leaders. Now, you have the opportunity to add your talents to this legacy of care. At UH, you’ll join a collaborative team in an inspiring environment where your skills and ideas will be valued. Together, we can continue to shape the future of healthcare and deliver on the promise of our mission for generations to come.
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For more than a century, UH Samaritan Medical Center has provided high-quality medical services to residents in Ashland County and surrounding communities.
We want you to make a career with us and we are here to support you – both in and out of work. Our comprehensive benefits program offers choice and flexibility to meet you where you are in your life.
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Life and Account Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness Programs and Plans
- Financial Health Resources
- Career Development Resources
- And More!
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.
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We want you to make a career with us and we are here to support you – both in and out of work. Our comprehensive benefits program offers choice and flexibility to meet you where you are in your life.
- Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vision Plan
- Paid Short and Long Term Disability
- Life and Account Insurance
- Additional Voluntary Benefits
- Wellness Programs and Plans
- Financial Health Resources
- Career Development Resources
- And More!
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.


Working at University Hospitals
Careers at UH offers opportunities to provide care locally in the Cleveland area with the power to impact healthcare nationwide. As leaders in our industry, our staff share a commitment to be the difference in the lives of our patients and our communities from Northeast Ohio and beyond. Look at this video to discover how we’re building an organization for the future today.
Nightshift Module
Night shift provides a unique and rewarding opportunity for caregivers who thrive in a close-knit, supportive environment. With fewer distractions and a calmer atmosphere, you’ll have the chance to foster meaningful relationships with both colleagues and patients. The quieter pace allows for more in-depth patient connections, greater autonomy, and the opportunity to refine your skills. Whether it’s the flexibility to fit your lifestyle, the teamwork and problem-solving that come with a close-knit team, or the financial benefits of shift differential pay, night shift offers a space where you can grow both personally and professionally. If you excel in a late-night environment and appreciate the independence and collaboration it offers, our night shift team is the perfect fit for you!
Hear from our team about why they enjoy working the night shift and how it has shaped their careers.
Sara H.
Multi Modality
I like nightshift because the smaller staff helps me build connections and friendships with the staff around me. Helping us to better communicate without any issues, including doctors. I can work independently, keeping my thinking skills sharp. Even when it is quiet, it is never boring.