Certified Nursing Assistant

Performs receptionist, certified nursing assistant (CNA), and supply management duties in the specified hospital unit. Provides coverage to other hospital units as needed.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:Performs receptionist duties including directing visitors and patients' family members; answering incoming phone calls and questions from visitors; directs physicians and other hospital personnel with locating patients or providers; utilizes strong customer services skills.Performs administrative duties as directed:

+ Responsible for scanning the patient chart as directed by Health Information Management.

+ Approves open and closed electronic medical record documents.

+ Assists in coordination of ancillary departments for patient care.

+ Assists with incoming and outgoing mail.

+ Responsible/coordinates for maintenance and repairs of Nurse's Station equipment (i.e. copier, fax, etc).

+ Orders office supplies under direction of the Director.

+ Responsible for ordering galley supplies, maintaining orderliness, and recording daily temperature for refrigerator/freezer. Maintains a working relationship with BTNRH Dietary Specialist.

+ In collaboration with nursing staff, assists with chart preparation. Assures patient rooms are setup for admissions the following day.

+ Ensures supply carts and procedure cart in patient rooms are stocked. Will contact Director(s), Laboratory, and/or operating room to request additional supplies, as necessary.

+ Contacts physician office to obtain any required document for the patient.

+ Performs point of care testing.

+ Performs EKG's as indicated.

+ Maintains charge capture especially for billable supplies.

+ Utilizes CNA skills to assist RN's in rooming patients. Assists with obtaining vital signs and reviewing the Patient Handbook with the parents.

+ Helps coordinate patient transfers, including preparing transport carts.

+ Assists nursing staff as needed in performing routine patient care (feeding, bathing, ambulation, and making beds).

+ Organizes nursing station as needed.

+ Follows hospital policy and procedures and assists in unit responsibilities for readiness for Joint Commission visits.

+ Maintains downtime forms.

+ Works collaboratively with the Patient Access Department to register patients admitted to the unit or transferring from the unit, and/or assisting with patient discharge follow-up clinic appointments, as needed.

+ Maintains admission/discharge logbook and census documentation where indicated.

+ Assists with special projects as assigned.

+ Provides patient care and education according to the patient population served.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

+ Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in dealing with PHI and other sensitive information.

+ Ability to communicate effectively with members of the healthcare team.

+ Embodies the patient-centered, family friendly work environment culture at BTNRH.

+ Ability to apply strong organizational skills.

+ Ability to effectively use a computer, office equipment (copier, scanner) and other equipment required to complete daily tasks.

+ Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks in high-stress, high volume environments.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ Minimum 16 years of age required.

+ CNA certification required.

+ BLS certification required.

+ Experience utilizing multiple computer systems (e.g. Microsoft, Electronic Health Record) required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

+ High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

+ Minimum of one year of CNA experience preferred.

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