Unit Clerk Nurse Aide - 2 E Telemetry
About The Position
Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Unit Clerk Nurse Aide performs receptionist and secretarial duties on the assigned unit and meets communication needs of patients, families, departmental staff, and medical staff. The role supports nursing staff by performing specific patient care duties to meet patients’ safety and comfort needs, assists in maintaining a safe and clean work environment, and protects patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality while respecting patient rights. The position is in the 2 E Telemetry department. Daily work times are 6:30 am–7:00 pm on the day shift, with 72 scheduled bi-weekly hours.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a Nurse Aide training program, or six months of experience as a Nursing Assistant in a healthcare facility, or completion of fundamentals while enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing program.
- BLS certification.
- Knowledge of keyboard/computer use.
- Data entry experience.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of a Nurse Aide training program.
- Current State of Michigan CNA certification.
- Previous work experience or training as a Unit Clerk and Nurse Aide.
- Previous data entry experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform purposeful hourly rounding, including checking pain, position, personal needs, and possessions.
- Promptly answer telephones and call lights politely and relay pertinent information to appropriate staff.
- Assist nursing staff with patient care by making beds, bathing patients, passing water, feeding patients, providing oral care, accurately recording intake and output, assisting with mobilization and ambulation, taking daily weights, performing bedside glucose testing, obtaining vital signs, and completing other duties assigned by the RN.
- Assist in maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
- Maintain patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality, and respect patient rights.
- Perform receptionist and secretarial duties and meet communication needs of patients, families, departmental staff, and medical staff.
Benefits
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
