CNA / Ward Clerk - Day Surgery

Good Shepherd Health Care•Hermiston, OR

5d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The C.N.A./Ward Clerk works under the direct supervision of the departmental Registered Nurses providing basic nursing care to surgical patients. All nursing care provided will be within the scope of C.N.A. certification and in accordance with hospital policy and procedure. Always provides professional efficient customer service to all patients, guests, co-workers, and physicians’ offices via telephone, email and fax communication within the Ward Clerk role. Responsible for carrying out the mission, vision and quality commitment of Good Shepherd Health Care System.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
CNA License
Basic life support certificate.
No prior experience required.
Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation.
Incorporate guest relations into daily activities
The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of individuals weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May to sit for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

One year experience as a ward clerk/ CNA.
Proficient in Microsoft word, excel, and EHR (EPIC).
Prior experience in customer service.

Responsibilities

Assist the patient with ADLs such as dressing, toileting (including using bedpans, urinals, and commodes), assist with ambulation
Assisting the patient with personal hygiene as needed such as peri-care and catheter care.
Assisting patient with safe transferring.
Transferring to and from department.
Perform surgical prep such as clipping, nasal swabs, and applications of SCD’s
Collects and labels specimens appropriately.
Measuring and recording blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations, and oxygen status
Ensure patient safety including but not limited to proper transferring techniques and following infection prevention procedures.
Meeting the appropriate documentation guidelines in the EMR.
Professionally Communicates with patients and families.
Reporting significant changes in patients’ conditions to appropriate nursing staff.
Maintain and update patients records and charts.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Process surgical admissions and discharges in the system
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Maintain and organized nursing station.
Answer telephones and direct calls appropriately.
Relay messages between staff, physicians, departments, and families.
Notify surgical teams of updates, consults, or urgent changes.
The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
Performs other related duties as assigned.