Health Unit Coordinator / CNA - MedSurg (Per Diem)
About The Position
Responsible for clerical and reception functions on assigned units which includes close coordination with unit staff, patients and family members, other healthcare professionals and departments. Primary Duties: Performs patient care duties in compliance with EvergreenHealth's policy, protocol and procedures and within the scope of a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). Acts as unit resource and provide customer service to patients, families, healthcare professionals and all staff. Assists in transporting patients within the hospital as back-up support to the Transport Team. Performs various data collection and delivery involving lab specimens. Facilitates communications on the unit and between the unit, ancillary departments and healthcare providers. Assists in care activities at the direction of the MD/RN. Ensures coverage of telephones and intercoms at all times. Maintains patient records and unit census records on a daily basis. Processes physician orders from the patient chart, according to policy. Coordinates admissions, transfers and discharges to the Charge Nurse and appropriate departments. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in Washington state upon hire.
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
- Must possess oral and written skills to efficiently communicate and process information regarding patients.
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of related experience in a similar setting
Responsibilities
- Performs patient care duties in compliance with EvergreenHealth's policy, protocol and procedures and within the scope of a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant).
- Acts as unit resource and provide customer service to patients, families, healthcare professionals and all staff.
- Assists in transporting patients within the hospital as back-up support to the Transport Team.
- Performs various data collection and delivery involving lab specimens.
- Facilitates communications on the unit and between the unit, ancillary departments and healthcare providers.
- Assists in care activities at the direction of the MD/RN.
- Ensures coverage of telephones and intercoms at all times.
- Maintains patient records and unit census records on a daily basis.
- Processes physician orders from the patient chart, according to policy.
- Coordinates admissions, transfers and discharges to the Charge Nurse and appropriate departments.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Washington Paid Sick Leave (WPSL)
- Participation in 457(b) retirement plan
- Free parking
- Cafeteria & Gift Shop Discount
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
