Unit Clerk/CNA (Nursing Home) - Full-Time Days 7a-7p at Effingham Hospital

Springfield, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative support, Telephone communication, Patient confidentiality, Infection control, Corporate compliance, Data entry, Medical staff coordination, BLS certification, CPR certification, CNA certification, Record keeping, Time management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description JOB SUMMARY Under the general direction of the Director of Nurses for the Care Center, the Unit Clerk will provide administrative duties and telephone communications to enhance the flow of resident care on the unit. The Unit Clerk Communicates with medical staff, other departments, and outside agencies while maintaining confidentiality. Position requires self-motivation, creativity, and capabilities to function in a semi-autonomous role within a fast pace and dynamic environment. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE Attends organizational and departmental orientation upon employment and completes annual update and health requirements thereafter in accordance with timeframes specified by organizational policy. Demonstrates a working knowledge of and/or location of organizational policies and procedures as well as adheres to them. Exhibits a working knowledge of information management, confidentiality, patient/residents' safety, corporate compliance and infection control. Possess knowledge of reporting errors or near misses without fear or blame/punishment for reporting accidents/incidents. Addresses and reports problems as they arise. Completes competencies in a timely manner, as well as participates in continuing education. Arrives to work on time, on scheduled days, during scheduled hours. Maintains flexibility with work schedule in meeting the needs of the department. Attends 75% of mandatory departmental meetings and in-services. Utilizes equipment and materials in a cost effective manner. Participates in performance improvement activities. Follows chain of command whenever issues or problems arise which are beyond scope of work Performs essential job functions in an acceptable quantity and quality. Requirements Minimum Level of Education: Education level equivalent to completion of High School diploma or documented C.N.A work experience will serve as equivalent to completed education. Formal Training: Nurse Aide and Alzheimer’s unit training preferred but not required. Licensure, Certification, Registration: Georgia CNA certification & Must have and maintain a current BLS – CPR certification. Work Experience: At least one-year experience as a ward or unit clerk, Nursing Assistant with additional training, or related experience preferred. Tools and Equipment Used: Calculator, personal computer, telephone, facsimile machine, paper shredder, copier, printer, scanner, standard basic nursing equipment.

Responsibilities

The Unit Clerk provides administrative support and manages telephone communications to facilitate efficient resident care on the nursing unit. They act as a liaison between medical staff, departments, and outside agencies while ensuring strict adherence to confidentiality and safety protocols.