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Unit Clerk / CNA / Acute Rehab / Full Time Days

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, Amarillo, TX, United States


Unit Clerk/CNA Rehab Nursing
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.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

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: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent

Previous experience with medical terminology or completion of General Tech Orientation (GTO) class within 30 days of hire

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.

HWC for ED, BH, and NRU staff within 30 days of hire and maintained certification throughout employment

Verbal De-escalation within 30 days of hire

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

Ability to read, and write in English

Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, and others

Ability to remain calm under stress

Ability to comprehend and follow instructions

Bending, lifting (25 lbs. minimum), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, pulling, and squatting

Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard/metric measurements)

Sitting / standing for long periods of time

Ability to repeatedly twist, squat, and stoop

Reaching for and handling charts, reports and supplies

Exposure to infectious organisms, agents and toxic chemicals

EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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