Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/ Unit Clerk- PRN- Days- PCCU 4

DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg - Days

Summary

FLSA STATUS: Exempt Non-Exempt

MISSION STATEMENT

Our Mission is to improve the well-being of those we serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every encounter, every time.

VISION

Our Vision is to create a world-class health system to advance medicine and increase access for the communities we serve by empowering caregivers to heal through compassion, knowledge, innovation, integrated care and excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision and guidance of a licensed nurse RN, the CNA/Unit Clerk is responsible for assisting with direct patient care within the scope of their practice as well as other work on the unit which supports the patient environment. The CNA/Unit Clerk assists staff to ensure optimal patient care and assists the healthcare team to provide and maintain a clean, safe, and attractive environment for patients. Work will include components of direct patient care, nutrition, observation, documentation, transportation of patients and supplies, and general maintenance of the patient environment. Assist clinical team members by performing a variety of duties for patients within the patient focused care system and under the direction/supervision of a registered nurse. Under the direction/supervision of a registered nurse, this position performs a variety of clerical and receptionist duties for an assigned nursing unit. Assists in the transcribing and processing of physicians orders, maintains patient charts in an accurate manner and maintains adequate unit supplies.

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduate or G.E.D. certificate required.
• Current CNA or Patient Care Tech certification required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• Must be able to be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English, required
• Ability to communicate...