Unit Clerk - Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA - Full-time

Kindred Healthcare•Chicago, IL

4d•$18 - $27

About The Position

The Unit Clerk provides clerical support and services to meet the specific needs of the nursing unit. The role performs unit secretary functions, supports communication and patient-care operations, and assists with patient records, orders, and supplies. Work is scheduled weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with alternating weekends. Kindred Hospital Chicago - North is a 164-bed long-term acute care hospital providing extended recovery care with 24-hour clinical care seven days a week. The hospital is located alongside the North Branch Chicago River and near Horner, Welles, and Revere Parks. The position requires knowledge of medical terminology, fluent English, confidentiality, responsiveness in emergencies, teamwork, and strong interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, families, and staff. The approximate travel requirement is listed as “0%25.”

Requirements

Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient and/or employee information to protect their rights.
Ability to work under stress and respond quickly in emergency situations.
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Strong interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, families, and staff.
Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.
Basic Life Support (BCLS), such as AHA or Red Cross, within the facility-specified time frame (required).

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school, or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (preferred).
Registration with the state board of nursing nurse aide registry upon hire (preferred).
1–3 years of recent Unit Secretary and Nursing Assistant experience in an acute care setting (preferred).

Responsibilities

Perform clerical functions for the nursing unit within the unit secretary's sphere of responsibility.
Answer the telephone, take messages, and communicate them to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
Answer call lights and communicate messages to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
Under a nurse's direction, schedule patient tests, procedures, and activities.
Prepare admission charts and records.
Assemble charts for new admissions with all appropriate forms.
Label charts with correct patient and physician information.
Process patient orders as appropriate.
Process patient discharge orders.
Make a copy of the medical record for the accepting facility as required by policy.
Disassemble the patient chart and send it to medical records after discharge.
Order supplies under the direction of the nurse manager or charge nurse.
Assist physicians as needed.
Prepare and keep current census sheets.
Perform other related duties as assigned.