Alcoholism Rehab Assistant

Position Overview UHS Binghamton General Hospital is hiring a per diem Alcoholism Rehab Assistant to provide patient-centered support consistent with the treatment process and program philosophy.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit:

Memorial 4 Inpatient Addiction Medicine (New Horizons),

UHS Binghamton General Hospital Work Shift and Schedule:

This is a per diem position, which means you will work on an as needed, agreed upon basis. Working hours will be assigned by your manager.

Compensation Range:

$17.05•$22.17 per hour, depending on experience This position is not eligible for benefits.•

Responsibilities:

Assists patients with activities of daily living, grooming, eating, and hydration. Measures and records a variety of clinical measurements (i.e., vital signs, patient weight, intake and output) Performs Patient Rounding according to UHS standards Reports problems and/or changes in patient conditions to the Charge Nurse. Provides a comfortable and safe environment by adhering to specific guidelines of the unit regarding infection control and patient safety. Maintains a clean unit environment by weekly defrosting unit refrigerator, emptying office waste cans every shift, and wiping down all surface areas of Nurses' Station every shift, and maintaining well-organized atmosphere of Nurses' Station and patient unit in general. After satisfactorily completing in-services regarding documentation (progress note entries and milieu therapy flow sheets), performs such functions under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. Evidences ability to function as a role model of recovery to promote a sense of hopefulness with the treatment setting and to relate positively to patients and their families. Conducts patient discussion groups relating to key steps in recovery as needed. Participates in back-up role to team by performing duties such as filing, stamping of charts, lab sheets, etc., and putting the admission, transfer, and discharge charts in order.

Education/Experience Minimum Required:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

Previous experience working in a chemical dependency program Recovering person with positive experience in AA, NA, ACOA, and/or Al-Anon•About United Health Services United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York's Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region's population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers. At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we'd love for you to consider joining us! United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.•United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (

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