CNA Nursing Unit Secretary

Common Spirit•Durango, CO

55d•Onsite

About The Position

We value our incredible CNAs and Unit Secretaries. Our entire organization has carefully evaluated and standardized these roles to ensure opportunities to practice at top of your license and be a strong contributor. We've also established a career framework for CNAs and Unit Secretaries with clear paths to encourage career development into nursing and a wide range of roles. As an CNA you will provide direct and indirect nursing care under the direction of a RN and in accordance with policies and procedures. You will assists the healthcare team in coordinating, prioritizing and communicating patient, physician and staff needs. At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness. Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the-art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year-round, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Basic computer skills
High School Diploma or GED
Graduate of a Nursing Assistant Program
Current state CNA license for applicable state of employment

Nice To Haves

Six months previous CNA experience, preferred
Previous nursing unit secretary or medical office experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect nursing care under the direction of a RN and in accordance with policies and procedures.
Assists the healthcare team in coordinating, prioritizing and communicating patient, physician and staff needs.