Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) & Unit Secretary- Emergency Department

111 Lexington Medical Center; Meadowview (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

111 Lexington Medical Center is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Emergency Department to cover night shifts. The role involves admission clerical duties, patient records, and confidential information handling, with supervision from a registered nurse.

Requirements include CNA certification and BCLS/CPR. High school diploma or equivalent is required; clinical experience is preferred. Benefits eligible; 36 hours/week with nights 7p-7a on an every-other-weekend schedule.

Qualifications

• CNA required with BCLS/CPR.
• High school senior or graduate required; clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes clerical duties for patient admissions and medical records.
• Ensures confidential, accurate, timely communication of patient information.
• Handles and screens calls and transmits messages.
• Communicates effectively with team, patients and families.
• Contributes to a safe and therapeutic environment by following procedures.
• Works calmly under stress.
• Performs NA1+4 skills under the NA-1 Enhancer Program.
• Assists with personal care under RN supervision.
• Completes unit duties and supports staff as needed.
• Delivers age-appropriate patient care per guidelines.

Skills

Professional appearance

Communication skills

Computer skills

Ability to handle stress

Patient care knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

NA

Job description

Department: 36102 Lexington Medical Center - Emergency Department Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Nights 7p7a every other weekend Pay Range: $19.80 - $29.70

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school senior or high school graduate (or equivalent) required. Clinical experience preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required, registered with the Division of Health Service Regulation with no substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriations of property. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or CPR required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Completes clerical duties for patient admissions and assembling of medical records.
2. Ensures complete, confidential, accurate and timely communication of patient information.
3. Handles and screens incoming calls, and transmits messages as necessary.
4. Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner.
5. Contributes to a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by following established procedures.
6. Conducts work in an organized, quiet, efficient manner and demonstrates ability to cope with stressful situations.
7. Performs NA1+4 skills within the guidelines of medical facilities NA-1 Enhancer Program.
8. Provides or assists the patient with personal hygiene, comfort, and activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
9. Completes assigned unit responsibilities and assists other staff members in completion of their duties when time permits.
10. Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Reliable and maintains a professional appearance. Strong oral and written communication skills. Good computer skills. Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands. Knowledgeable of all patient level care (pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Frequent contact with patients, family members, visitors, and medical staff under a wide variety of circumstances. Subject to moderate/high stressful conditions and multiple interruptions. Clean, well-lit, comfortable climate. Possible exposure to the risk of blood-borne diseases, infectious, and contagious diseases.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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