Unit Secretary/CNA - Clinton Medical Center - PRN

Trinity Health • Clinton, IA

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About The Position

The Unit Secretary/Nurse Assistant is a member of MercyOne Clinton Medical Center’s healthcare team and is under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse providing quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care by assisting the patient with activities of daily living, as well as, other physical, emotional and spiritual needs consistent with the mission of MercyOne Clinton, vision of patient care services, evidence-based standard of care and established policies and procedures. As a Unit Secretary performs clerical and receptionist duties under the direction and supervision of the Unit Director. The Unit Secretary transcribes selected physician orders, performs order entry on the computer, schedules diagnostic tests and therapies for patients, assembles admission and discharge charts and maintains patient medical records, completes documentation for billing, answers telephone calls, provides routine approved information via telephone and in person and relays other calls and messages to appropriate staff. The Unit Secretary demonstrates professional behavior consistent with the mission of MercyOne Clinton, the Vision of Patient Care Services, evidence-based standards of care and established policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required (Iowa state verified).
• BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of an RN, assists with the provision of patient care and other delegated nursing activities.
• Utilizes observation, interpersonal and communication skills to identify changes in patient status that should be reported to the RN.
• Coordinates the scheduling of various tests.
• Arranges transportation for patients.
• Prepares, compiles, maintains and processes the patient records.
• Maintains unit activity logs.
• Orders and maintains inventory of forms and supplies used for the unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees