Certified Nursing Assistant- Emergency Room - Nights

Mercy Health Corporation; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Nursing Assistant/Unit Clerk for night shifts. You will provide direct patient care, answer calls, maintain medical records, and process orders and charges with accuracy.

You will also assist visitors, manage supplies, and support performance improvement efforts within the unit. The role requires CNA certification, CPR/BLS within 90 days, and completion of a Unit Clerk course or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Completion of a CNA program; advance CNA preferred.
• Unit Clerk course or equivalent on-the-job training.
• Nursing Assistant Certification in applicable state.
• CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Process orders and patient charges accurately and timely.
• Answer phones and call lights, relay messages as needed.
• Direct visitors to patients' rooms and maintain records.
• Maintain supplies, scanning, stocking, and ordering.
• Provide patient care per routine and policies; document care.
• Floats to units to meet identified needs and participate in improvements.
• Verify accuracy of charges and ensure a welcoming environment.

Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Motivation

Professionalism

Safety and Security

Adaptability

Attendance/Punctuality

Dependability

Education

CNA program completion

Advanced CNA program preferred

Unit Clerk course or equivalent training

Nursing Assistant Certification (state)

CPR or BLS certification within 90 days

Job description

OVERVIEW

Provides both patient care and administrative support by assisting patients, answering phones and call lights, maintaining medical records, and processing orders and charges.

SCHEDULE

One, 12-hour shift

SHIFT

Nights

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processes orders and patient charges in an accurate and timely manner.
• Answers the telephone and call lights in an appropriate and timely manner, providing information or relaying messages to patients and staff.
• Directs visitors to patients' rooms.
• Maintains medical records of current patients.
• Maintains supplies, including scanning, stocking, and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies.
• Provides patient care as assigned and per routine, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures according to CNA job duties and expectations
• Documents care provided according to standards.
• Maintains a clean work and patient environment.
• Floats to various units based on identified needs.
• Participates in department and unit performance improvement activities.
• Verifies accuracy of charges entered
• Facilitates a welcoming environment assisting with visitor wayfinding.
• Assemble patient folders and charts for unit
• Rauland responder/Vocera/versus set up for new staff

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Completion of a CNA program. Advanced CNA program preferred.

• Completion of a Unit Clerk course or equivalent on the job training (which can be provided).

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Nursing Assistant Certification in applicable state.

• Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Problem Solving

- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers information and reports as appropriate; Works well in group problem solving situations; Remains calm when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills

- Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others; Consistently performs essential duties and responsibilities.

Interpersonal Skills

- Focuses on resolving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Motivation

- Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Self-directed in daily work routine, remaining productive during work hours.

Professionalism

- Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Safety and Security

- Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly; Utilizes appropriate equipment for partner/patient safety, such as lifts and gait belts.

Adaptability

- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality

- Is consistently at work and on time, ready to accept assignment.

Dependability

- Follows instructions, responds to leadership direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Responsibilities include interviewing, and training CNAs; planning, assigning, and directing work.

PAY RANGE

$18.65 - $27.04

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women