Unit Clerk Certified Nursing Assistant Medical Surgical Units

Responsibilites:

The Unit Clerk/Certified Nursing Assistant is responsible for general clerical and reception duties, and for the delivery of assigned patient care duties under the direction and supervision of a licensed professional nurse.  Provides assistance to patients in accordance with the functional and developmental needs of each patient.

High school graduate or equivalent. Course in medical terminology preferred. Graduate of a certified nursing assistant program with a current California CNA certificate or completion of one year of RN nursing program.  Current AHA or equivalent CPR certification. Previous unit clerk, clerical and/or one year acute care certified nursing assistant experience preferred. High level of initiative and can work independently.  Excellent organizational and time management skills.  Basic computer skills. Interacts with patients, staff and visitors in a pleasant, cooperative, and courteous manner. Completion of annual organizational requirements for equipment (TB testing, safety training, mandatory in services etc.)  Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in providing appropriate care for patients in the following age groups:  Geriatric, Adult, Young Adult and Adolescent.

Weekend and/or Holiday Rotation may be required.