Patient Team Support (CNA) - Intermediate Care Unit

PeaceHealth; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

403b retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition and continuing education

Wellness benefits

EAP

Job summary

PeaceHealth is seeking a Patient Team Support (CNA) for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, variable position in Washington. The salary range is $23.33 – $35.02 per hour, with the hiring rate dependent on education, training, experience and collective bargaining terms.

This position includes CNA duties with additional training to cover Unit Clerk responsibilities on the unit. The role is represented by a collective bargaining agreement and involves unit-based clerical tasks and patient care support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred or equivalent.
• Previous Certified Nursing Assistant experience.
• Previous Unit Secretary or related experience.
• Certified Nurse Assistant - Washington (WA) required.
• Upon Hire Basic Life Support required.
• Good communication and organization skills required.
• Willingness to perform unit clerk tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned tasks within CNA scope per policies.
• Reports significant changes in patient status to care team.
• Coordinates patient admission, discharge and transfer; coordinates scheduling and insurance authorizations as applicable to unit.
• Maintains unit supplies and ensures safety and cleanliness.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and effective communication among care team.

Skills

Good communication and organization

Flexibility and self-motivation

Computers / patient care tech

Education

High School Diploma Preferred

Certified Nursing Assistant - WA

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Patient Team Support for a Full Time, 0.90 FTE, Variable position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $23.33 – $35.02. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

This position is for CNAs. Additional training will be provided to cover the Unit Clerk role on the unit.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Job Summary

Continuously exemplifies the mission, values and customer service philosophy of PeaceHealth in job performance and in relationships to others. Assists the healthcare team in maintaining an efficient nursing unit through effective communication, organizational and nursing skills and professionalism. Provides patient care within the scope of a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) as directed by the Registered Nurse.

Details of the Position

• Performs assigned tasks within the scope of a Certified Nursing Assistant and in accordance with PeaceHealth and general nursing policies and procedures.
• Meets or exceeds customer needs as a patient advocate, exercises discretion in the management of patient information and assures strict patient confidentiality.
• Reports significant changes in patient’s status to the appropriate care team member.
• Responsible for clerical duties on the unit, to include but not limited to: Accurate transcription of orders; Coordinates patient admission, discharge and transfer as applicable to unit; Coordinates patient registration, scheduling and insurance authorizations as applicable to unit; Provides effective communication linkage between all care team members.
• Monitors, maintains and orders unit supplies.
• Promotes the safety and security of the unit through a working knowledge of fire, biohazard, electrical safety, infection control policies and disaster plan and proper ergonomics.
• Promotes a safety-conscious work force and maintains good housekeeping practices.
• Within the scope of a Nursing Assistant; demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of patients served by demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Communicates appropriately with the person served regardless of their age.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Education

• High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent

Experience

• Preferred: Previous Certified Nursing Assistant experience
• Preferred: Previous Unit Secretary or related experience

Credentials

• Required: Certified Nurse Assistant - Washington (Washington Requirement: Employees hired prior to October 1, 1997 may qualify for this position with a Registered Nursing Assistant designation from the State of Washington)
• Required: Upon Hire Basic Life Support

Skills

• Working knowledge of computers (Preferred)
• Good communication and organization skills (Required)
• Flexibility, self-motivation and strong customer service skills (Required)

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally.
• Ability to move around area with frequent sitting.
• Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently.
• Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently.

Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment.

Mental/Visual

• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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