Nurse Assistant I & Unit Secretary, Lexington ED, Nights Job at Atrium Health in

Overview

Location: 36102 Lexington Medical Center - Emergency Department

Department: Emergency Department

Position Details

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 36

Schedule Details/Additional Information: 7p7a every other weekend

Pay Range: $19.45 - $29.20

Education/Experience

High school senior or high school graduate (or equivalent) required. Clinical experience preferred.

Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required, registered with the Division of Health Service Regulation with no substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriations of property. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or CPR required.

Essential Functions

• 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 the medical facility 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.

Skills/Qualifications

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).

Work Environment

Frequent contact with patients, family members, visitors, and medical staff under a wide variety of circumstances. Subject to moderate/high stressful conditions and multiple interruptions. Clean, well-lit, comfortable climate. Possible exposure to the risk of blood-borne diseases, infectious, and contagious diseases.

Physical Requirements

Activity: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Bending, Reaching with arms, Finger and hand dexterity, Talking, Hearing, Seeing. Lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling: 20 lbs max; 50 lbs max; 100 lbs max as indicated.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• 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

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is a large nonprofit, integrated health system serving the United States and operating under the names Advocate Health Care, Atrium Health, and Aurora Health Care in various regions. It employs teammates across hospitals and care locations and engages in clinical trials and research studies. It is recognized for expertise across multiple specialties and programs. Advocate Health provides equitable care and community benefits.

Role Reminder

Assists nursing staff in providing patient care for the assigned unit in addition to performing unit clerical duties.