Health Unit Coordinator / Nursing Assistant (HUC/NA) NICU, PRN Rotating

El Paso Children's Hospital; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

El-Paso-Children is seeking a Clerical/Nursing Assistant to perform receptionist duties on the nursing unit while assisting nursing staff. Responsibilities include maintaining medical records, processing orders, typing, and ensuring a clean, safe environment for patients and visitors.

One year of nursing assistant experience is preferred, with a Nursing Assistant program completion and current BLS certification. Hospital experience and proficiency with hospital IT systems are a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of Nursing Assistant program or equivalent.
• Current BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clerical and receptionist duties on the nursing unit.
• Assist visitors, nursing staff, and health care team members.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and manage orders and typing tasks.
• Provide nursing assistant support under RN/LVN supervision.
• Utilize hospital computer systems for ADT order entry and related tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology

Clerical skills

English comprehension

Hospital computer systems

Inventory control

Education

High School diploma

Nursing Assistant training/cCertification

Tools

ADT order entry

Job description

Performs general clerical and receptionist duties including medical record maintenance, order processing, typing, and/or word processing, and materials management functions on the nursing unit. Assists visitors, nursing staff, and members of the health care team. Assists in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment. Completes all other work-related duties as assigned.Performs nursing assistant duties under the direct training of the registered nurse, licensed vocational nurse, or director.Work Experience:One year of nursing assistant experience. Hospital setting preferred.Education and Training:High School graduate or equivalent.Completion of a Nursing Assistant program or equivalent.License/Registration/Certification:Current Basic Life Support (BLS)Skills:Ability to interact and communicate with people over the telephone and/or in person, often in stressful situations.Knowledge of medical terminology.Knowledge of patient medical records and clinical documents.Skill in the use of Hospital computer systems related to ADT order entry, requisitions, lab inquiries and other computerized processes and related software/hardware applications.Knowledge of clinical procedures and operationsKnowledge of supplies, equipment ordering and inventory control.Clerical, word processing and office skills.Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instruction and safety precautions.