Unit Secretary/CNA - ED

Trinity Health; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center in Clinton, IA is hiring a Unit Secretary/Nurse Assistant for full-time, 36 hours per week on the Day Shift. Under RN supervision, you will support daily patient care, transcribe orders, coordinate tests and maintain medical records, while delivering compassionate, patient-centered service.

Qualifications include Iowa Certified Nurse Aide, BLS within 3 months, and at least three years in a related field; strong prioritization, teamwork and integrity are essential.

Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Aide verification from the State of Iowa.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a related field preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a stressful environment.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing priorities.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and caring aligned with Trinity Health values.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living per care plan.
• Transcribe physician orders and enter orders in the computer.
• Schedule diagnostic tests and therapies for patients.
• Assemble admission and discharge charts and maintain records.
• Support billing documentation and answer calls and messages.

Skills

Certified Nurse Aide

BLS certified

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 249 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides a continuum of care with specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community’s largest employers.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Unit Secretary/CNA

The Unit Secretary/Nurse Assistant is a member of MercyOne Clinton Medical Center’s healthcare team and is under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse providing quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care by assisting the patient with activities of daily living, as well as, other physical, emotional and spiritual needs consistent with the mission of MercyOne Clinton, vision of patient care services, evidence-based standard of care and established policies and procedures. As a Unit Secretary performs clerical and receptionist duties under the direction and supervision of the Unit Director. The Unit Secretary transcribes selected physician orders, performs order entry on the computer, schedules diagnostic tests and therapies for patients, assembles admission and discharge charts and maintains patient medical records, completes documentation for billing, answers telephone calls, provides routine approved information via telephone and in person and relays other calls and messages to appropriate staff. The Unit Secretary demonstrates professional behavior consistent with the mission of MercyOne Clinton, the Vision of Patient Care Services, evidence-based standards of care and established policies and procedures.

Schedule:

• Full time .9 (36 hours per week)

• 12-hour Day Shift

General Requirements:

• Certified Nurse Aide, verification of certification from the State of Iowa.

• Must be BLS certified within 3 months of hire.

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a related field preferred.

• Must be able to work concurrently on a variant of tasks in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.

• Must be able to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change.

• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Education:

• High school education or equivalent required.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.