Unit Secretary / Nursing Assistant

Avera•Redfield, SD

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Redfield Community Memorial Hospital and Clinic is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! This role provides clerical services to the nursing unit and serves as a liaison for the nurse and patient in interdepartmental communications. The position functions in a public relations role as a receptionist and may assist in nursing care under the direction of the RN caring for that patient. The ideal candidate will demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possess the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status, as well as the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department across all age groups from infancy to geriatrics. As a Nursing Assistant, this role assists in nursing care by performing routine and delegated duties according to standards. The Nursing Assistant has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of the patient throughout their life span. This role also provides clerical services to the nursing unit, serves as a liaison for the nurse and patient in interdepartmental communications, and functions in a public relations role as a receptionist.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
Experience in health related occupation desirable.
Previous hospital experience, nursing home experience, nurse aid class or nursing student experience desired, not required.
Demonstrates proficient skills in multiple modules of the Client Server system.
Demonstrates proficient skills in the use of medical terminology.
Demonstrates use of photocopier, fax machine, paging system, telephone, laser printer, patient call system, electronic scanner, ambulance radio, patient security systems.
Facilitates and maintains effective communications with nursing and medical staff, other departments, visitors and patients using AIDET principles.
Demonstrates ability to effectively manage multiple tasks at one time.
Displays exceptional customer service skills.
Commitment to the daily application of CMH’s mission, vision, and core values to serve patients, their families, and our community.
Promote CMH’s values.
Maintain confidentiality.
Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations and standards associated with, but not limited to CMS, OSHA.
Transports Meal Trays.
Administers Enemas.
Bed Making.
Able to communicate via Microsoft Outlook.
Assists Patient With Activity (e.g., Chair Transfers, Carrying Infants and Toddlers).
Perform Skills To Obtain Vital Signs, Intake & Output, and Patient Weights.
Ambulate Patients And Push Wheelchairs/Carts Etc.
Provides Personal Care For Patients Such As Bed Baths, Shampoo Hair, Shaving And Oral Hygiene.
Able To Assist With Feeding Patients.
Maintains Clean Environment For The Patient In Their Room.
Collect, Label and Transport Body Fluid Specimens.
Catheter Care.
Prioritizes And Processes Multiple Tasks In A Timely Manner.
Promotes Effective Verbal And Written Communication Skills.
Documents in MediTech.
Demonstrates understanding and appropriate utilization of the child security system.
Performs delegated patient assignments/duties.
Uses Equipment And Supplies Effectively And Efficiently.
Works directly under supervision of RN on duty.
Performs assigned duties as delegated.
Follows established nursing procedures.
Seeks guidance when in doubt.
Reports pertinent information to RN.
Emotional stability and adaptability to meet demands of the situation is essential.
Constant exposure to medical and personal information requires confidentiality.
Responsible for own actions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in health related occupation desirable.
Previous hospital experience, nursing home experience, nurse aid class or nursing student experience desired, not required.

Responsibilities

Provides clerical services to the nursing unit.
Serves as a liaison for the nurse and patient in interdepartmental communications.
Functions in public relations role as receptionist.
May assist in nursing care under the direction of the RN caring for that patient.
Demonstrates proficient skills in multiple modules of the Client Server system.
Demonstrates proficient skills in the use of medical terminology.
Demonstrates use of photocopier, fax machine, paging system, telephone, laser printer, patient call system, electronic scanner, ambulance radio, patient security systems.
Facilitates and maintains effective communications with nursing and medical staff, other departments, visitors and patients using AIDET principles.
Demonstrates ability to effectively manage multiple tasks at one time.
Displays exceptional customer service skills.
Commitment to the daily application of CMH’s mission, vision, and core values to serve patients, their families, and our community.
Promote CMH’s values.
Maintain confidentiality.
Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations and standards associated with, but not limited to CMS, OSHA.
Transports Meal Trays.
Administers Enemas.
Bed Making.
Able to communicate via Microsoft Outlook.
Assists Patient With Activity (e.g., Chair Transfers, Carrying Infants and Toddlers).
Perform Skills To Obtain Vital Signs, Intake & Output, and Patient Weights.
Ambulate Patients And Push Wheelchairs/Carts Etc.
Provides Personal Care For Patients Such As Bed Baths, Shampoo Hair, Shaving And Oral Hygiene.
Able To Assist With Feeding Patients.
Maintains Clean Environment For The Patient In Their Room.
Collect, Label and Transport Body Fluid Specimens.
Catheter Care.
Prioritizes And Processes Multiple Tasks In A Timely Manner.
Promotes Effective Verbal And Written Communication Skills.
Documents in MediTech.
Demonstrates understanding and appropriate utilization of the child security system.
Performs delegated patient assignments/duties.
Uses Equipment And Supplies Effectively And Efficiently.
Works directly under supervision of RN on duty.
Performs assigned duties as delegated.
Follows established nursing procedures.
Seeks guidance when in doubt.
Reports pertinent information to RN.
May be required to float to other inpatient units as requested by management for staffing support.