Nursing Assistant Certified/Unit Secretary [Blount], Medical Telemetry, Full-Time, Nights

Prisma Health • Maryville, TN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This multi-functional role requires incumbents to be cross-trained to perform Unit Secretary duties as well as at least one other clinical support job, such as Patient Care Technician, Nursing Specialty Technician, or Certified Nursing Assistant. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the position provides excellent customer service, manages supplies, and maintains a safe work environment. Additional clinical support duties may include data collection, performing basic nursing procedures, monitoring patient responses, assisting with treatments, and maintaining patient care equipment. At least 20% of the time will be spent in a clinical support role.

Requirements

• Completion of a nursing assistant class.
• No experience required.
• CNA certification.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities NA

Nice To Haves

• Cross training in Patient Care Technician, Nursing Specialty Technician, or Certified Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Performs effective customer service skills, responding to patients, family, and staff with kindness, courtesy, professionalism, and efficiency.
• Participates in patient care rounding in collaboration with unit staff.
• Manages ordering, stocking, and inventory of equipment and supplies in collaboration with the nurse manager.
• Performs general reception and clerical duties at the nurse’s station, including responding to patient calls.
• Provides administrative and clerical support, including data entry, meeting minutes, maintaining bulletin boards, and organizing downtime forms.
• Coordinates the maintenance of a safe, clean, and functional physical environment in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Performs clinical support duties as a PCT/NST/Certified Nursing Assistant.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED