Night Shift CNA & Unit Clerk - PCCU

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant / Unit Clerk for night shift in PCCU 3 to support nursing staff and patient care.

Under RN supervision, you will perform direct patient care tasks, clerical duties, orders transcription, chart maintenance, and ensure a safe, clean unit while delivering compassionate service.

This role requires CNA cert, good communication, and the ability to work bilingual and with diverse patients.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or G.E.D. certificate required.
• Current CNA certification or Patient Care Tech certification required.
• Must be able to be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English, required
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians

Responsibilities

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others.
• Assists all patients, family members/significant others, physicians, visitors and employees in a friendly manner.
• Introduces self and uses caring, thoughtful words either in person or on the telephone.
• Demonstrates ethical and appropriate behavior for clinical environment to include, but not limited to, dignity, patient’s rights and privacy, and the maintenance of confidentiality of patient information.
• Demonstrates caring. If unable to assist an individual in needs, offers to find someone who can.
• Demonstrates proper telephone etiquette. If transferring a telephone call, announces the caller and briefly explains the situation before ending the transfer.
• Always makes eye contact when speaking with patients, family member or significant others, visitors, employees, etc.
• Knocks before entering a room or office.
• Addresses all individuals courteously.
• Responds to all inquiries promptly and courteously.
• Works together in the spirit of teamwork.
• Shares information so that the people who need to be aware of the facts are informed.
• Performs clerical/clinical duties as assigned by the nurse or physician
• Transcribes physicians' orders, and maintains chart records and other files
• Answers phones and routes calls to the appropriate parties
• Uses resources in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Maintains and promotes a team spirit through active cooperation and collaboration
• Assures that patient equipment and supplies are available and are in operating condition.
• Maintains knowledge of and conforms to Hospital (PCCU) policy/procedures.
• Assists department manager with various clerical duties as directed
• Assists the floor with C.N.A. duties when the unit is short staffed.

Skills

CNA Certification

PCT Certification

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School or GED

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant / Unit Clerk for night shift in PCCU 3 to support nursing staff and patient care.

Under RN supervision, you will perform direct patient care tasks, clerical duties, orders transcription, chart maintenance, and ensure a safe, clean unit while delivering compassionate service.

This role requires CNA cert, good communication, and the ability to work bilingual and with diverse patients.