Basic Nursing Assistant and Unit Clerk Med Surg

REPORTS TO

Department Coordinator or Clinical Nurse Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, it performs a variety of general and specialized clerical support tasks related to departmental functions. The Unit Clerk provides assistance to staff to ensure patient information is collected and available in a timely manner. Greets customers and answers the telephone in a professional manner. Provides direct or indirect patient care. Computer schedules and information programs are maintained and updated in a timely manner, as appropriate. The Nursing Assistant provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Assists patients with activities of daily living when working in the Patient Care Unit. Assists the RN in providing care to patients in the Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab department. All aspects of the Nursing Assistant's performance support service excellence and a healing environment. The Nursing Assistant identifies and communicates needed unit resources or equipment to be included in budgets. Due to changing organizational needs, work hours may vary. A 30-day notice is required when an employee resigns.

EDUCATION

Required:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent Patient-Age Populations Served Participates in care to patients throughout the lifespan.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

License/Certifications:

Conditional:

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate for healthcare workers within 3 months of hire. Maintains appropriate certifications All offers of employment are subject to a background check and drug screening. EOE