CNA Unit Clerk: Patient Care & Unit Admin

UHS; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K with match

SoFi student loan

Tuition assistance

Career development

Pet insurance

Benefits portal

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is seeking a Unit Clerk/CNA to provide clerical and data management support on the Patient Care Unit, under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. The role includes assisting the RN with an age-appropriate plan of care and ensuring a safe, patient-centered environment.

Requirements include High School Diploma, medical terminology experience, and current BLS certification. CNA or equivalent certification or related nursing program enrollment is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience with medical terminology.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment. This must be obtained prior to providing patient care.
• HWC for ED, BH, and NRU staff within 30 days of hire and maintain certification throughout employment
• Verbal De-escalation within 30 days of hire
• Must possess one of the following: CNA Certificate or equivalent certificate; 2 years' experience providing patient care; EMT Certification; Currently enrolled in LVN, ADN, or BSN School of Nursing with completion of Fundamentals; Medical Assistant Certification

Responsibilities

• Provides clerical and data management services for the Patient Care Unit as assigned, under the supervision of the Charge Nurse.
• Attends to the patient's direct care needs and performs tasks as delegated by the RN.
• Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.
• Assists the RN with implementation of an age-appropriate plan of care through tasks routinely delegated by the RN.
• Mantains professional behavior when dealing with issues or conflicts, utilizing appropriate resources as needed.
• Assists the RN to provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and employees.
• The concepts of the patient centered care delivery model will provide the foundation for all nursing care.
• Provides clerical support, performs unit based medical records duties, and coordinates unit needs.

Skills

Medical terminology

BLS certification

Verbal de-escalation

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma

CNA Certificate or equivalent

EMT Certification

LVN/ADN/BSN in progress

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is seeking a Unit Clerk/CNA to provide clerical and data management support on the Patient Care Unit, under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. The role includes assisting the RN with an age-appropriate plan of care and ensuring a safe, patient-centered environment.

Requirements include High School Diploma, medical terminology experience, and current BLS certification. CNA or equivalent certification or related nursing program enrollment is expected.