Certified Nursing Assistant Unit Clerk - Medical Surgical - Night Shift

Mercyhealth; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

Certification reimbursement

Tuition assistance

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Mercyhealth is hiring a Nursing Assistant (CNA) for a night shift on the Mercy Walworth Medical Surgical floor in Wisconsin. The role supports patient care, handles charges, and ensures accurate medical records in a hospital environment. Employees may float to different units as needed.

Required is completion of a Wisconsin CNA program and a Unit Clerk course or equivalent on-the-job training; CPR/BLS certification within 90 days is required. Competitive benefits follow.

Qualifications

• Completion of a CNA program. Advanced CNA program preferred.
• Completion of a Unit Clerk course or equivalent on the job training.

Responsibilities

• Process orders and patient charges in an accurate and timely manner.
• Answer the telephone and call lights promptly, relaying messages to patients and staff.
• Direct visitors to patients' rooms.
• Maintain medical records of current patients.
• Maintain supplies and dispose of expired or damaged supplies.
• Provide patient care as assigned according to CNA duties and policies.
• Document care provided per standards.
• Keep a clean work and patient environment.
• Float to units as needed.
• Participate in department/unit performance improvement.

Skills

CNA

Patient care

Communication

Education

CNA program

Unit Clerk course

Job description

Overview

Prepares records, processes orders and provides patient care in the hospital setting, supporting the nursing philosophy.

Schedule: 24 hours per week

Shift: Nights

Unit details: Mercy Walworth Medical Surgical floor includes SCU/ICU/Step Down and has 25 beds

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 Wisconsin

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 a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

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