Health Unit Coordinator/CNA

Kaweah Delta Health Care District; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaweah Delta Health Care District seeks a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant for a 12-hour day shift in the Cardiovascular Center-CVC in Visalia, CA. The role supports nursing staff, updates patient records, and ensures accurate charting and communications across departments.

The position requires a CA CNA certification, HeartSaver AED, and completion of a 12-Lead EKG/CNA course, with preferred High School diploma or equivalent. Training and patient care are central to this role.

Qualifications

• Current CA Certified Nursing Assistant certification
• HeartSaver AED
• Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and team members with a smile and provide assistance within training scope
• Collaborate with nursing staff to maintain accurate patient records during hospitalization
• Notify charge nurse of admissions, discharges and transfers and update systems accordingly
• Transcribe orders per unit procedures and follow downtime processes if needed
• Prepare and maintain patient charts; ensure chart readiness and proper order after discharge
• Maintain staffing and admissions/discharges records and ensure documentation is legible

Skills

Courteous demeanor

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Effective communication

Education

12-Lead EKG CNA/Tech course

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the‑art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight‑campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do - in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible

Not Benefits Eligible

Work Shift

Day - 12 Hour Shift (United States of America)

Department

7428 Cardiovascular Center-CVC

Under the direction of the registered nurse, the purpose of this position is to provide holistic care for patients and families served. Acts as a liaison to the medical nursing unit who provides communication between all disciplines as well as patients, families, and visitors.

QUALIFICATIONS

License /Certification

• Current CA Certified Nursing Assistant certification
• HeartSaver AED
• Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer.

Education

• Required: 12-Lead EKG: CNA/Tech course with proof of completion
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Preferred: Healthcare experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Able to exhibit a courteous and friendly manner to others
• Organizational and computer skills necessary to support the needs of the department

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greets visitors and interdisciplinary team members with a smile and provides assistance as appropriate within the scope of their training.
• Collaborates and communicates with the nursing staff to maintain accurate records during the patient's hospitalization. Communicates effectively with different departments and people. Assists staff with communication within and between departments.
• Keeps charge nurse informed or admissions, discharges and transfers by frequent communication. Performs electronic updates to appropriate systems for admissions, discharges and transfers (i.e. patient disposition, assignment management application, throughput application). Accurately enters patient data into computer on all admissions, discharges, and transfers. Accurately and legibly maintains staffing assignment sheets.
• Utilizes appropriate resources for clarification of orders. Transcribes orders as directed by unit procedures or downtime processes. Follows all departmental downtime procedures. Able to perform all regular duties when the hospital computer system is not available.
• Prepares and maintains patient's charts. Reviews charts at the end of every shift to ensure adequate supply of forms are filed in the chart and that the chart is maintained in proper order. Ensures that after discharge the patient's chart is completely assembled for Medical Records. Prepares teh chart in proper order for patients transferred to another unit.
• Accurately and legibly maintains staffing, record of admissions and discharges, sick calls, floating, and docking per established unit process.
• Notifies Case Management (when on unit), when orders are written for discharge or discharge planning (i.e. placement, durable medical equipment, home health, acute transfers).
• Obtains Medical Records for physicians from other facilities.
• Arranges for a follow-up appointment with Primary Care Physicians (PCP). Refers to Case management if they do not have a PCP.
• Files all hard copy medical records appropriately in the patient chart, i.e. lab results, progress notes, operating room records, EKG strips, downtime order forms.
• Copies chart and all materials as directed and distributes to appropriate people.
• Is an active participant in achieving quality patient care.
• Refers complaints and problems to the Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager or Team Leader. Holds self and other team members accountable to maintain standards.
• Maintains confidentiality with all patient care issues.
• Answers patient or family questions or refers them to the appropriate personnel.
• Answers patient call light and directs requests to the appropriate person. Ensures the patients request is received by a person who can assist them timely. Answers phone within four rings.
• Keeps work area and nurses' station clean and well organized.
• Orients students, new unit staff, and student volunteers to the unit's clerical function. Mentors new hires on computer usage appropriate to their position/unit.
• Assists nursing staff in achieving quality patient care by transporting specimens and retrieving items needed for patient care. Is certified to pick up blood from the Lab.
• Performs data collection for