Unit Secretary

Description

Idaho Falls Community Hospital is looking for a Certified Nurse Assistant to join our team!

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Idaho Falls Community Hospital and Mountain View Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

JOB SUMMARY: Unit Secretary: helps to facilitate functions of the department, by performing clerical duties related to patient care and department flow. Responsibilities include administrative duties within the department. Acts as the department facilitator; communicates with the general public and various hospital departments, physicians and nursing personnel. This position does not directly supervise any other caregivers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.    Provides basic nursing care that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and communication needs within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice.
2.    Serves as department receptionist, receiving and transmitting messages (personal, telephone, computer) or inquiries to the appropriate destination. 
3.    Performs other general administrative duties as required (e.g., emails, filing, ordering supplies, etc.).
4.    Responsible for (or assists with) data input using EMR, staffing and charge capture systems, electronic bed board, charge entry and charge reconciliation.
5.    Performs stocking of the nurse servers in patient rooms and specialty carts or areas on a routine basis. 
6.    Assists in maintenance of equipment as needed.
7.    Orders departmental non-medical supplies as needed.
8.    Assists with maintenance of scheduling and various operational processes as directed by Supervisor/Manager.
9.    Setup/cancel patient appointments as directed.
10.    Transport patients, blood, specimens and other items as needed.
11.    Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain or vital signs or intake and output are less than or greater then acceptable ranges.
12.    Documents patient’s vital signs appropriately in the patients chart.
13.    Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN any observed changes in patient status and responses.  Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric and general patient population.
14.    Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
15.    Communicates appropriately and clearly to nurse, co-workers and physicians.
16.    Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
17.    Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.
18.    Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly

ABOUT IDAHO FALLS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL:

At Idaho Falls Community Hospital, helping our community get better is our number one priority. We are committed to providing compassionate, emergency care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Idaho Falls Community Hospital is proud to have a state-of-the-art Emergency Department, a stroke and diagnostic cardiac center, and a trauma center.

Our work environment is collaborative, purpose driven and people centric. Our culture is unique and it is what makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference, we have a place for you on our team.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:  High school graduate or equivalent preferred. Successful completion of a certified nursing assistant program.  Current unencumbered CNA certification. Current BLS. 

Experience:  Preferred  

Equipment/Technology:  Basic computer and typing skills.  Operate vital sign monitoring devices, EKG and manual B/P equipment and use a glucometer.
Language/Communication:  Has the ability to communicate effectively and clearly with many different people (patients, families, visitors, members of the interdisciplinary team and others). 
Mathematical Skills:  Basic math.

Mental Capabilities:  Able to adapt and adjust to changes in patient load and needs in a tactful positive manner.

Interpersonal:  Ability to work well with others. 

Performance:  Carry out necessary duties and responsibilities as described below.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:    For the minimum physical demands required to complete the essential functions for this position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see the description following.