Unit Clerk CNA -Medical Surgical

Mercyhealth • Town of Geneva, WI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Walworth Medical Surgical floor includes SCU/ICU Our Med Surg floor is 25 beds Our typical patient ratio is 4/5 to 1, depending on acuity may be less We have 24/7 Hospitalist and ED physicians in house We have shift coordinators and resource nurses at night Prepares records, processes orders and provides patient care in the hospital setting, supporting the nursing philosophy. May include weekends, holidays, day, evening, night, and/or on-call hours. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of a CNA program.
• Completion of a Unit Clerk course or equivalent on the job training (which can be provided).
• Nursing Assistant Certification in applicable state.
• Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers information and reports as appropriate; Works well in group problem solving situations; Remains calm when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others; Consistently performs essential duties and responsibilities.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on resolving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Self-directed in daily work routine, remaining productive during work hours.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; Utilizes appropriate equipment for partner/patient safety, such as lifts and gait belts.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time, ready to accept assignment.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to leadership direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk, hear, and use hands to handle, finger, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, steep, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lbs. and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced CNA program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes orders and patient charges in an accurate and timely manner.
• Answers the telephone and call lights in an appropriate and timely manner, providing information or relaying messages to patients and staff.
• Directs visitors to patients' rooms.
• Maintains medical records of current patients.
• Maintains supplies, including scanning, stocking, and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies.
• Provides patient care as assigned and per routine, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures according to CNA job duties and expectations
• Documents care provided according to standards.
• Maintains a clean work and patient environment.
• Floats to various units based on identified needs.
• Participates in department and unit performance improvement activities.
• Verifies accuracy of charges entered
• Facilitates a welcoming environment assisting with visitor wayfinding.
• Assemble patient folders and charts for unit
• Rauland responder/Vocera/versus set up for new staff

Benefits

• For eligible partners who hold an FTE of 0.5 or higher we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes is but not limited to health, dental and vision insurance, a retirement plan with a competitive matching contribution and generous paid time off that increases with longevity.
• Mercyhealth offers several education assistance programs and tuition reimbursement to support employees in their career advancement.
• Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, a variety of paid and non-paid leaves, and on-demand pay.
• We have a wide array of supplemental benefits including pet insurance, legal and identity protection, auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees