Certified Nursing AssistantHUC

Certified Nursing Assistant - Health Unit Coordinator

The Certified Nursing Assistant - Health Unit Coordinator handles clerical and patient care tasks under the registered nurse's supervision.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Collects and records patient data. Reports information and observations to nursing team members promptly. Obtains and records patient vital signs, heights, weights, intake and output, and finger sticks to check blood sugar. Reports results and observations.
• Helps patients with daily activities, changing linen, and getting in and out of bed. Assists with ambulation as appropriate. Prepares patients for meals and helps with eating if required. Answers and responds to patient call lights and requests promptly. May also be asked to be a sitter for patients needing constant observation.
• Completes records, files, forms, and documents related to work area management and patient care. This includes admissions, surgeries, transfers, discharges, and obtaining the physician call list. This could also include filing medical record documents as needed. Maintains a clean and organized work area of records, files, forms, and reference documents. Checks, updates, and maintains facility boards, tele-tracking, pneumatic tube system, and telemetry box reconciliation according to departmental policy, procedures, and guidelines.
• Transcribes physician orders, monitors, and communicates pending orders as appropriate.
• Prepares reports, purchase orders, projects, memos, and letters using computer programs.
• Greets visitors and helps them as needed. Answers telephones and contacts the nursing team and medical staff using pagers, beepers, and cell phones. Tracks call light response time for the unit. Assigns phone and location devices to appropriate staff.
• Performs work area duties as directed by the nurse or physician. Runs errands, picks up supplies, and transports patients.
• Maintains inventory, requisitions, and stocks work area supplies and equipment.
• May help with non-medical patient care duties like making coffee, transporting patients, providing ice, water, blankets, assisting with feeding, and turning patients.
• Attends in-services, unit meetings, and conferences.

Key Success Factors:

• Good communication skills, both through speech and in writing.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality about patients.
• Must relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and employees at all levels.

Belonging Statement:

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications:

• Education - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Experience - Less than 1 Year of Experience

Certification/License/Registration:

• Cert Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.