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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CNA certification.
• BLS certification within one month of hire and maintained ongoing.
• Knowledge of NIHD policies and procedures, including its Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and confidentiality standards.
• Knowledge of NIHD safety policies and procedures, including the Rainbow Chart, Employee Health, and Infection Prevention standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with NIHD staff and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with NIHD staff at all levels and the public.
• Maturity, integrity, and good judgment.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Communication and people skills, judgment, and decision-making ability.
• Ability to understand, read, and write English clearly.
• Professional telephone etiquette and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform essential functions on the department CNA/Department Clerk Skills Checklist according to the defined age of the patient population.
• Assist with necessary preparations for assigned patients’ hospitalization.
• Assist the RN with patient care.
• Prepare charts for patient information not in the electronic record.
• Answer call lights promptly and ensure the appropriate staff member is notified to assist the patient.
• Assist with cleaning and restocking rooms as needed.
• Answer the unit phone using proper etiquette and direct calls appropriately.
• Use the unit copy/fax machine while following HIPAA policies.
• Function in emergencies and use the push-to-talk phone system to contact appropriate staff.
• Use the hospital information system/electronic health record effectively.
• Communicate with unit staff and ancillary departments.
• Maintain and update the shift work card.
• Comply with departmental staffing practices.
• Complete NIHD mandatory competency and the annual ongoing competency plan.
• Attend NIHD in-services and/or programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.