CNA/Unit Secretary - Birth & Womens Care Center (full-time PMs/Nights)

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POSITION SPECIFICS

Title:

Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Secretary - Birth & Women's Care (Full Time PM/Nights)

FTE:

.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period)

Schedule :

Monday - Thursday, 5:15 pm to 2:45 am

Holiday Rotation:

Per unit guidelines

Weekend Rotation:

None On Call Requirements:

None

POSITION SUMMARY

The Birth Center Unit Secretary performs duties to ensure a well-organized unit by managing the flow of resources. The position also performs direct patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse.

POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as communication link between other departments. Order supplies. Perform SOS staffing calls using the Send Word Now. Comply with all SPH standards, policies, practices and procedures. Is knowledgeable about safety policies and prepared to report codes as needed. Prepare, maintain and take down charts per unit protocol Enter birth certificate data. Manage birth reports. Manage and enter data into OB dashboard. Scan in documentation to the EHR Enter patient data into the WETRAC (Wisconsin EHDI Tracking Referral and Coordination) system Assist with Birth Center classes and online registration. Assist with managing provider case reviews. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provide direct patient care. Perform vital signs on both mothers and newborns according to policy. Perform glucose and newborn screening. Perform hearing screens on newborns. Remove foley catheters. Remove hepwell. Set-up for circumcisions and perform clean up. Set-up for newborn bilitherapy. Provide initial care for a delivered newborn under the direction of the registered nurse. Manage tasks of the infant security system Set up sterile delivery instruments. Document patient cares according to unit policies. Assist with discharge process such as a car seat check, accompanying a patient to their vehicle. Report changes in a patient's physical or mental status to the nurse. Ensure a clean and safe patient environment equipped with adequate supplies for each patient. Protect patient privacy and maintains strict confidentiality. Care for patients' family members in a caring and sensitive manner. Document care provided and actions taken in a timely and appropriate manner. Float to other units as necessary. Assist in keeping the patient rooms, supply rooms and hallways neat, clean and orderly. Re-stock patient rooms after discharge Answer patient call lights. Treat all patients equally, compassionately and without regard to medical condition, social status, or race. Protect patients' rights. Participate in bedside report Participate in education by attending inservices, attend 75% of staff meetings Answer telephones Assist in maintaining safe environment Assist in other departments when requested. Assist with other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Required:

High school degree or equivalent

Preferred:

None Experience:

Required:

None Preferred:

None Licenses and Registrations:

Required:

Certified Nursing Assistant license required within 9 months from date of appointment

Preferred:

None Certification(s):

Required:

Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months of hire date.

Preferred:

None

BENEFIT SUMMARY

Competitive health and dental insurance options Flexible paid time off to balance work and life Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match Free membership to our state-of-the-art fitness facility Generous tuition reimbursement Employer provided life and disability insurance Free parking at facility #IND100