BH Certified Nursing Assistant

Bryan Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Bryan Health in Lincoln, NE, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist providers with examinations and procedures. This role coordinates patient flow, documents vital signs, and supports the ambulatory care team under supervision of RN/APP.

The CNA will ensure HIPAA compliance, greet patients, check medications, and help with preauthorization when appropriate, contributing to quality patient care and service excellence.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalency required.
• Active Nebraska CNA credential required.
• Six (6) months CNA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with examinations and procedures to serve patients' medical needs.
• Greet and room patients; take vital signs and update patient history.
• Coordinate patient flow and triage calls to minimize delays.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and professional conduct.
• Assist with supplies, room readiness, and documentation as needed.

Skills

HIPAA compliance

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Nebraska CNA credential

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assists providers with examinations and procedures to serve the medical needs of patients with various health conditions in a professional, confidential, and caring manner. Coordinates the flow of patients, phone calls, lab work, and nurse visits to facilitate quality patient care and customer service goals.

Provides professional care within the educational background of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and in compliance with any applicable licensure/certification requirement and organization policy and procedures. Responsible for serving on the ambulatory care team for an assigned area including direct patient care as an unlicensed professional and under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), Physician or Advanced Practice Provider (APP). Incorporates the primary job functions of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and other duties related to the care of patients, dependent upon the work area and/or patient populations to which they are assigned.

Reports to RN Clinic Manager. Employees holding nursing licensure will be held accountable to Nebraska nursing licensure requirements and must maintain licensure or an active Nebraska CNA.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Performs patient care and assists provider(s) with examinations and procedures to serve the medical needs of patients, as assigned.

3. *Facilitates flow of patients in accordance with appointment time to avoid delays for the provider and undue waiting for patients.

4. *Greets and rooms patients; takes vital signs, updates patient history and verifies medications prior to final approval and sign-off from the provider, and prepares patient for examination/procedures, as assigned.

5. *Rooms patients via Electronic Health Record (EHR) status indicator for outstate clinics and enters clinical documentation and results received from clinic, as assigned.

6. *Assists patients in pursuing preauthorization for PCSK9 inhibitor and other medications based on protocol, as assigned.

7. *Documents patient interactions, results, and patient questions/concerns in a timely manner.

8. *Responds to calls from patients, pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical offices by use of telephone and computer in a timely manner, as assigned.

9. *Refers all physician telephone orders to a licensed professional.

10. *Coordinates with assigned RN to provide care that is beyond practice scope; including triage of patient follow up, patient teaching, and abnormal test result communication.

11. *Organizes medications sample storage and checks for outdates.

12. *Keeps rooms stocked, clean and ready for use; assists with ordering supplies as needed.

13. *Complies with HIPAA and maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family, staff, and providers.

14. *Provides care in a non-judgmental, compassionate, non-discriminatory manner remaining sensitive to the patient's diversity, autonomy, dignity, and rights.

15. *Responds appropriately to urgent /emergent situations and maintains compliance with OSHA and safety plan.

16. *Notifies RN or Clinic Manager of problems/incidents related to staff or patients in a timely manner.

17. *Participates in meetings related to performance improvement, electronic health record enhancements, and day-to-day operations, as assigned.

18. *Manages work hours, supplies, and other clinical costs in line with fiscal responsibility and budget.

19. *Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

20. *Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

21. *Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk "*." Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or equivalency required. Active Nebraska Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential required. Six (6) months CNA experience preferred.