MH Unit Secretary/Unit Assistant (Certified Nursing Assistant)
Core
Unit Information Secretary and Certified Nursing Assistant supporting hospital unit operations, patient flow, and information management.
Role type
Unit Secretary / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Builds
Hospital unit operations and patient care support
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Administration
Required skills
Certified Nursing Assistant certification, BLS certification, medical terminology, computer literacy, patient care assistance, inventory management, communication
Preferred skills
College degree, previous experience in role
Technologies
Computer systems, pager systems, medical record systems
Responsibilities
Coordinate unit activity and serve as main point of contact between unit, transport, ancillaries, and physicians; Answer calls and identify departments; Monitor patient arm bands and maintain stock of lab/x-ray requisitions; Track data such as page to MD and discharge information; Order and maintain accurate par levels for inventories; Assist in maintaining a safe environment; Notify charge nurse or supervisor regarding patient concerns; Initiate and track facilities, BioMed, housekeeping, and IT related problems; Copy charts and other materials as requested; Maintain compliance with BLS, TB, and Fit testing; Relay accurate messages to appropriate personnel; Participate in quality improvement projects; Respond to staffing needs by cross-training and floating to other units; Make staffing calls to fill holes as directed.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC