Nurse Assistant I & Unit Secretary - Post Surgical - PRN

Department: 34402 Lexington Medical Center
- Nursing:
Med Surg Unit B

Status:
Part time

Benefits Eligible:
No

Hours Per Week: 0

• Must have flexibility with day or night shifts
• Primarily weekdays - typically not open on weekends.
• PRN
  - Minimum 3 12 hr shifts per 6 week time track
• Holiday requirement - 1 summer and 1 winter per year
• Must be able to work Monday through Wednesday the first week for orientation

Pay Range: $19.80 - $29.70

The Nursing Assistant I & Unit Secretary assists nursing staff in providing patient care for assigned unit in addition to performing unit clerical duties.

• High school graduate (or equivalent)
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), registered with the Division of Health Service Regulation with no substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriations of property
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Clinical experience preferred

• Completes clerical duties for patient admissions and assembling of medical records.
• Ensures complete, confidential, accurate and timely communication of patient information.
• Handles and screens incoming calls, and transmits messages as necessary.
• Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner.
• Contributes to a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by following established procedures.
• Conducts work in an organized, quiet, efficient manner and demonstrates ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Performs NA1+4 skills within the guidelines of medical facility's NA-1 Enhancer Program.
• Provides or assists the patient with personal hygiene, comfort, and activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Completes assigned unit responsibilities and assists other staff members in completion of their duties when time permits.
• Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

• Reliable and maintains a professional appearance
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Good computer skills
• Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands
• Knowledgeable of all patient level care (pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric)

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program