Patient Care Technician/Unit Secretary

Marion Health; Marion (IN); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Marion Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to assist the critical care team under the direction of a registered nurse. You will provide direct patient care, assist with personal care and maintain a safe, clean environment, while also handling clerical and receptionist duties as needed.

The role requires high school diploma or equivalent and Indiana CNA/HHA certification or completion of a nursing assistant program, with BLS certification either current or to be obtained during

Formación

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent with Indiana CNA/HHA certification or completed nursing assistant program.
• BLS certification required or obtained during orientation.
• Six (6) months recent hospital experience providing direct patient care, or active enrollment in nursing program.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of a registered nurse in the Critical Care Department, and support the patient care team.
• Perform secretarial, receptionist and clerical duties including patient registration, scheduling, charting, billing, and communication with physicians, patients and visitors.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Discretion / confidentiality

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Indiana CNA or HHA certification or nursing assistant program

BLS certification (or during orientation)

Nursing Fundamentals coursework (transcripts)

Descripción del empleo

This position works under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse in dealing with critically ill and stable patients in the Critical Care Department. Will personally administer care to patients and provide support to the patient care team. Job duties include but are not limited to: simple treatments, provision of personal care, and ensuring the patient's surroundings are clean and orderly. This position is accountable and responsible for having good public relations, providing information, directions, and any other assistance to physicians, patients, families, customers and vendors; Performing general secretarial, receptionist and clerical duties such as performing patient registration, scheduling, coding, preparing patient charts, billing, preparing correspondence in final form, and assisting in keeping a safe environment by communicating patient needs to the nursing staff.

• High school diploma or its equivalent and
• Hold a current, valid Indiana Certified Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide certification –OR-
• Completed a formal nursing assistant program and have current nursing assistant experience –OR-
• Six (6) months recent hospital experience providing direct patient care -OR-
• Currently enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing program and have successfully completed their Nursing Fundamentals coursework. (Transcripts required.) and
• BLS certification or must obtain during Orientation and prior to reporting to department.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Current in BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Minimum one year of experience in hospital, tertiary care institution, or medical office setting

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, providers and other hospital personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
• The ability to problem solve and work well in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn and proficiently perform computer applications related to department operations and job function.
• The ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.

Working Conditions

• Typical hospital clinical environment with frequent standing and walking.
• Work may be subject to interruptions and occasional high stress levels.
• Risk for occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious, electrical and radiation hazards.
• Works with protected health information.
• Works in close proximity to patients and visitors.
• Ability to work any shift, occasional extended hours, holidays and/or weekends based on the needs of the department.

Physical and Mental Activities, Tools and Equipment

• Standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling to provide patient care and to utilize patient care devices necessary to perform duties in a safe manner.
• Ability to use equipment found in patient room or nursing area.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Marion Health is a smoke-free environment.