Unit Clerk/Cert. Nursing Asst / Behavioral Health / Acute Psych IV / FT / Night

Unit Clerk/CNA

Provides clerical and data management services for the Patient Care Unit as assigned, under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. Attends to the patient's direct care needs and performs tasks as delegated by the RN. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.

Assists the RN with implementation of an age-appropriate plan of care through tasks routinely delegated by the RN, based on the patient's condition and the individual's skills. Maintains professional behavior when dealing with issues or conflicts, utilizing appropriate resources, as needed. Assists the RN to provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and employees. The concepts of the patient centered care delivery model will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Provides clerical support, performs unit based medical records duties, and coordinates unit needs.

Benefit Highlights:

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Qualifications:

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent. 2. Previous experience with medical terminology. 3. Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment. This must be obtained prior to providing patient care. 4. HWC for ED, BH, and NRU staff within 30 days of hire and maintain certification throughout employment 5. Verbal De-escalation within 30 days of hire 6. Must possess one of the following: CNA Certificate or equivalent certificate 2 years' experience providing patient care EMT Certification Currently enrolled in LVN, ADN, or BSN School of Nursing with completion of Fundamentals Medical Assistant Certification

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

1. Ability to read, and write in English 2. Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, and others 3. Ability to remain calm under stress 4. Ability to comprehend and follow instructions 5. Bending, lifting (25 lbs. minimum), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, pulling, and squatting 6. Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard/metric measurements) 7. Sitting / standing for long periods of time 8. Ability to repeatedly twist, squat, and stoop 9. Reaching for and handling charts, reports and supplies 10. Exposure to infectious organisms, agents and toxic chemicals