Unit Clerk - Certified Nursing Assistant, CNA - Full-Time
Overview
Job Description
Description
Schedule:
Weekdays 8am-430pm
Weekends: 10am-630pm
Alternating Weekends
Kindred Hospital Chicago - North is a 164-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. To the benefit of our patients, families and visitors, we are located alongside the North Branch Chicago River and surround by the greenery of Horner, Welles and Revere Parks.
Job Summary
Provides clerical support and services to meet the specific needs of the Unit.
Essential Functions
Performs clerical functions for the nursing unit within the unit secretary's sphere of responsibility.
Answers the telephone, take messages and communicates messages to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
Answers call lights and communicates messages to the appropriate person in a timely manner.
Under direction of a nurse, schedules patient tests, procedures and activities.
Prepares admission charts/records.
Assemble charts for new admissions with all appropriate forms.
Labels chart with correct patient and physician information.
Processes patient orders as appropriate.
Processes patient discharge orders.
Make copy of medical record for accepting facility as required by policy.
Disassembles patient chart and sends chart to medial records after patient discharge.
Orders supplies under direction of the nurse manager or charge nurse.
Assist physicians as needed.
Prepares and keeps current census sheets.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all patient and/or employee information to assure patient and/or employee rights are protected.
Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations.
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal skills when working or interacting with patients, their families and other staff members.
Approximate percent of time required to travel, 0% Must read, write and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Pay Range: $18.00-$26.75/hr.
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role. (Preferred)
Licenses/Certifications
BCLS - Basic Life Support Like AHA or Red Cross Within Facility-Specified time frame (Required) And
Other: registered with the state board of nursing-nurse aide registry Upon Hire (Preferred)
Experience
1-3 years recent Unit Secretary and Nursing Assistant experience in an acute care setting (Preferred)
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