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UNIT ASSISTANT-1

Samaritan Medical Center · Health Care · $376.6M budget · 2,291 staff · Since 1881

Why Samaritan Medical Center

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Operates a 290-bed acute care hospital providing inpatient, emergency, primary, and outpatient medical services to residents of northern New York.

  • During 2024, Samaritan Medical Center provided care for 9,819 inpatient discharges and a total of 282,302 outpatient visits. Of the total outpatient visits, there were 35,267 emergency room visits and 181,889 family health clinic visits.$319.7M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$503K–$1.1M
12 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$360.3M
spent in FY2024
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
2,291
employees
69 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
89%
of spending
Looks good: 89% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+4%
of revenue, FY2024
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
5 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 4.7 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1944
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Location: Samaritan Medical Center Department: 01.6251 SMC OBSTETRICS ACUTE Pay Range: 16.45 - 20.97 Care for our community, and your career. The Unit Aide, in applicable department, provides compassionate patient care to mother baby couplets. Under the direction of the registered nurse, this individual provides direct patient care and works collaboratively with other patient care team members including the patient and family, to achieve optimal patient outcomes. All care is provided under the direction and supervision of a registered or licensed nurse. The Unit Aide assists with activities of daily living and delegated patient care treatments and procedures.

Is responsible to assist with ambulation of patients, turning patients and promoting comfort. The Unit Aide, in applicable departments, prepares the surgical suite prior to cesarean births and supports the SST and circulating RN. The Unit Aide is responsible for maintaining medical records, transcribing orders, answering telephones, and taking and relying messages appropriately. Additionally, Unit Aides in ARU, may be responsible for the following: making follow up appointments upon patient discharge, ordering Durable Medical Equipment and helping with data entry, provider charges, supply ordering and insurance follow up via phone/fax. High school level of knowledge.

Previous experience, nursing student or graduate from a nursing assistant program. Previous Maternity and/or medical surgical experience preferred. Computer experience preferred. Works effectively with others, possess tact, discretion and diplomacy. Ability to work under stress and complete duties sometimes with numerous interruptions. Must be able to write legibly and be able to document accurately, type of care given. Must be able to communicate information to supervisor and co-workers. May need to work beyond scheduled hours when necessary. Must be familiar with equipment used to move patients, take vital signs and document.

Knowledge in the use of cleaning/sterilization/disinfection of equipment and instrumentation utilized in the clinical operating room setting. BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire. Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Work Shift: FLSA7DAY- 12 Hours Night Shift (United States of America) Position Hours: 72 Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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About Samaritan Medical Center

From its Form 990