CNA Nursing Unit Secretary
About The Position
As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Nursing Unit Secretary, you will provide essential direct and indirect nursing care under the proficient direction of a Registered Nurse, following established policies and procedures. You will perform patient care tasks, support nursing staff, and contribute to a collaborative, patient-centered team. The role calls for a strong work ethic, compassion, and effective teamwork, and offers pathways for professional development and career advancement. The position combines patient care and unit-secretary duties, including monitoring electronic records for new provider-entered orders and coordinating their completion; accessing and exchanging data such as lab results and interdepartmental communications; documenting patient care and reporting findings to the Registered Nurse; performing clerical tasks and maintaining unit logs; and greeting and directing patients and visitors. Patient care includes comfort and hygiene, skin care, safety, transport, nutrition, and elimination needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduate of a Nursing Assistant Program.
- State-registered CNA license.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of previous CNA or healthcare experience.
Responsibilities
- Monitor the electronic record for new provider-entered orders and coordinate their completion with nursing staff and other departments as appropriate.
- Use computer technology to access and exchange data, including lab results and interdepartmental communications.
- Accurately document vital signs, intake and output, nutritional intake, personal hygiene, weights, and other care performed; promptly report findings to the Registered Nurse and maintain confidential patient charts and records.
- Perform clerical duties, maintain department or unit logs, and coordinate services as needed.
- Greet patients and visitors and direct or escort them to the desired location.
- Provide patient care, including comfort and hygiene measures, preventative skin care, safety measures, transport, and nutritional and elimination needs.
- Support nursing staff and collaborate within the healthcare team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
