HUC / CNA - PACU (Per Diem)

EvergreenHealth•Kirkland, WA

7d•Onsite

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.

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.
Demonstrates ability to apply knowledge of basic patient care techniques and procedures in the care of the specific age group to which assigned.

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 to and from the OR area, 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 pre-operative and post-operative 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.