CNA Nursing Unit Secretary

adventhealth; Colorado; On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks Parental Leave

Career Development

Mental Health Resources

Job summary

AdventHealth Littleton is seeking a compassionate patient care technician to join our full-time Day shift team. You will prepare rooms, welcome admissions, transport patients, and document vital signs and care provided.

This role requires BLS and CPCT/A or CNA certification, strong communication, and EMR proficiency. You’ll work as part of a dedicated team to support patients and families, with a sign-on bonus up to $10,000.

Qualifications

• Must be BLS/CPR certified; CPCT/A or CNA required or equivalent.
• Excellent communication in English, both oral and written.
• Able to learn and apply computer applications and EMR usage.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
• Demonstrated teamwork and conflict-resolution skills.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Accurate documentation in the EMR per policy.
• Basic medical terminology knowledge.
• Customer service orientation.
• Safe use of phones, copiers, and computers.
• Commitment to hourly rounding.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rooms for new admissions and orient patients to rooms.
• Assist transfers between beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs with help as needed.
• Document personal care, intake/output, vital signs, and weights.
• Label and collect specimens at bedside and send to lab.
• Report changes in patient status promptly to staff.
• Act as liaison between patients, families, staff and medical personnel.
• Maintain accurate patient records and unit census.
• Respond to patient call lights and address needs.
• Maintain clean, safe patient environment.
• Assist with activities of daily living as ordered by physician.

Skills

Mature judgment

Compassion

Verbal English communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Organizational skills

EMR/documentation

Customer service

Phone & copier usage

Hourly rounding

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CPCT/A certification

CNA certification

BLS/CPR certification

NonViolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)

CHUC certification (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

7700 S BROADWAY

City:

LITTLETON

State:

Colorado

Postal Code:

80122

Job Description:

New Hire Eligible Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000. Full-Time DAYS.

Three 12-hour shifts.

Prepares rooms for new admissions, including setting up personal care items and vital sign equipment. Welcomes new admissions and orients patients to their rooms. Transfers patients between beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs with assistance from other personnel. Ensures patient and personal safety by following proper lifting and transporting techniques. Documents personal care, intake and output, vital signs, and weights according to policy. Collects and labels patient specimens at bedside and sends them to the lab for analysis. Reports changes in patient status to appropriate personnel in prompt manner. Serves as a liaison between patients, families, staff, and medical personnel. Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records and unit census. Other duties as assigned. Responds to patient call lights and address their needs according to skill level. Maintains a clean, comfortable, and safe patient environment. Assists patients with activities of daily living as ordered by the physician.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Mature judgment and the ability to handle confidential information within healthcare guidelines and applicable regulations. [Required]
• Personal qualities such as kindness, compassion, understanding, integrity, respect, sense of humor, discretion, and confidentiality. [Required]
• Ability to communicate verbally in English and in written form with persons of varied backgrounds in a respectful, effective, and professional manner. [Required]
• Ability to learn and apply computer-related applications and programs, including using electronic keyboards and other peripheral devices. [Required]
• Critical thinking/problem-solving skills. [Required]
• Teamwork, tact, and conflict resolution. [Required]
• Organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills. [Required]
• Performs accurate documentation within the electronic medical record. [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology. [Required]
• Customer service skills. [Required]
• Safe and efficient use of telephones, copier/fax machines, and computers. [Required]
• Commitment to purposeful Hourly Rounding. [Required]

Education:

High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Work Experience:

• 1+ year experience [Preferred]
• 2 lead EKG experience (Emergency Department only) [Preferred]
• CNA Experience [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) [Required] OR
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) [Required] OR
• NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program [Preferred]
• Certified Health Unit Coordinator (CHUC) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$19.57 - $31.32

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.