Unit Secretary/CNA

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Roanoke, VA

7d•$30,511 - $49,332•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary/CNA supports the Nursing department by carrying out unit clerical and medical-records tasks while also providing resident care as needed. The role may be assigned to any unit with short notice as staffing needs change. Additional duties within the Nursing department’s mission may be assigned, and the employee may be required to assist the agency or state government during an emergency declaration by the Governor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Virginia CNA license.
CPR certification upon hire or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

Answer telephone calls, make appointments, and relay messages courteously.
Answer call lights in a timely manner.
Sort and file papers removed from charts in the appropriate folders in the Medical Records room.
Maintain required forms in file drawers for nurses’ use.
Prepare consults and monitor for scheduling delays or lack of response.
Prepare charts for doctors’ scheduled visits.
Keep the nurses’ station orderly.
Order supplies from Central Supply for nurses.
Maintain the resident lab calendar.
Interact with and assist families and visitors when applicable.
Conduct a monthly audit of each chart to identify incomplete items.
Enter monthly weights into the computer by the designated time.
Keep current with State and Federal regulations pertinent to Medical Records and with applicable policies and procedures.
Assume a resident care group, transport residents to appointments, and provide activities of daily living care as indicated.
Promote resident safety through observation and interaction when needed.
Perform other duties within the Nursing department’s mission as situations warrant.
Work on any unit as staffing needs change, potentially with short notice.
Assist the agency or state government during an emergency declaration by the Governor when required.