Unit Clerk Nurse Aide - Progressive Care Unit

McLaren•Lapeer, MI

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs the receptionist and secretarial duties on the unit assigned and meets the communication needs of the patient (family, departmental staff and medical staff). Supports the nursing staff by performing specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient. Assist and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Maintains patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and respects patient’s rights.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Successful completion of a Nurse Aide training program, or 6 months experience as a Nursing Assistant in a Healthcare facility, or completion of fundamentals if enrolled in an Accredited School of Nursing program
BLS Certification
Knowledge of keyboard/computer
Data entry experience
Medical terminology knowledge

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a Nurse Aide training program, or 6 months experience as a Nursing Assistant in a Healthcare facility, or completion of fundamentals if enrolled in an Accredited School of Nursing program
Current State of Michigan CAN certification
Previous work experience or training as a Unit Clerk and Nurse Aide
Previous data entry experience

Responsibilities

Performs purposeful hourly rounding including: Pain, Position, Personal needs, and Possessions
Promptly answers telephone/call lights in a polite manner and relaying pertinent information to the appropriate staff
Assists nursing staff with patient care by making patient beds, giving baths, passing waters, feeding patients, providing oral care, accurate Intake & Output, assisting with mobilization/ambulation, daily weights, performing bedside glucose testing and obtaining vital signs and any other duties assigned by the RN
Greets patient/family upon arrival to the nursing unit and assists in the transportation of patients to and from other units and test areas
Ensures all rooms and work areas are clean and tidy (e.g. patient rooms, clean utility, and soiled utility), IV poles, suction machines, commodes, and other equipment are cleaned and properly stored
Has working knowledge of our electronic health record system and computer
Upon discharge of patient, prepares room for new patient including removal of patient care equipment and supplies as appropriate (e.g. IV poles, commodes, urinals, and suction canisters)
Accurately transcribes and processes physician orders
Orders and maintains supplies and forms
Maintains census board of admissions, discharges and transfers to and from unit and completes assigned logs
Maintains appropriate documentation, update charts accurately and timely, anticipates admits and discharges ensuring proper paperwork is in place
Monitors cardiac monitors and reports any alarms to the appropriate nursing staff or Charge Nurse
Processes orders in computer system before noting as completed
Requisitions tests as ordered, completes necessary forms and notifies consultations timely
Assists in directing patients/families as needed; treats all with respect
Interacts professionally with patient/families and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary
Demonstrates ability to utilize the electronic record
Demonstrates ability to assist with patient positioning, picking up and delivering items to other departments, and assists in setting up and taking down of traction
Demonstrates organizational ability through effective use of time and equipment
Demonstrates role reflective of unit and organizational goals; communicates with patients, visitors, co-workers, physicians and other health care members
Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities
Maintains unit logs as required
Maintains an orderly unit environment with sufficient supplies and equipment in order to facilitate staff performance of patient care
Performs all other department related duties as assigned by the RN