Clerical Nurse Assistant III
Company: ECHN
Location: New Britain
Posted on: October 12, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: Performs activities which assist the patient
in meeting basic human needs and activities of daily living,
providing basic patient care to patients under the direction of the
RN or LPN.# Performs additional Nurse Assistant III competencies
after education to enhance patient care under the direction of the
RN or LPN.# Also performs a variety of clerical support and other
duties to assist the nursing staff in carrying out daily patient
care activities. Supports the telemetry function, as assigned, by
monitoring cardiac rhythms via telemetry monitors. Prepares and
maintains medical records. Transcribes and expedites Physician
orders. Functions as a Receptionist. Assists in maintenance of a
safe and clean environment. The Clerical Nurse Assistant II is
required to alter between the clerical and clinical role in order
to meet the needs of the department. Reports to the Clinical Nurse
Manager.## # EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: High School graduate or GED
equivalent required and successful completion of a certified
nursing assistant program is strongly preferred. Nursing students
who have completed a semester of clinicals can be considered.# Must
have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire or
receive during the new employee introductory orientation period and
maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN in this
role. Will be required to pass the ECHN arrhythmia course or
challenge exam during the new employee introductory orientation
period. EXPERIENCE: ######### Must have knowledge of medical
terminology and excellent customer services skills # COMPETENCIES:
Basic computer skills are necessary.# Must be able to read and
communicate effectively in English.# ESSENTIAL DUTIES and
RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended,
nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all
responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated
with the job.# They are intended to be accurate reflections of the
principal duties and responsibilities of this position.# These
responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time
to time. # Job-Specific Competency 1.##### Provides general aspects
of patient care that meet physical and/or psychosocial needs,
within the nursing assistant#s scope of practice. 2.##### Assists
in admission, transfer and discharge of patients. 3.#####
Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN or LPN any observed
changes in patient status and responses.# Notifies appropriate
licensed personnel when patient complains of pain. 4.#####
Collects, reports and assists in documentation of data. 5.#####
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes.
6.##### Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and
function under stressful situations. 7.##### Communicates
appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers and other
members of the health care team and maintains positive working
relationships with other departments, demonstrating Core Values at
all times. 8.##### Performs other duties as assigned, to promote
efficient functioning of the unit. 9.##### Transports patients
safely to other departments and upon admission and discharge, as
necessary. 10.# Communicates appropriately and clearly to charge
nurse, coworkers and other members of the health care team. 11.#
#Performs Nurse Assistant III competencies including removal of a
saline lock, removal of a foley catheter, pulse oximetry, emptying
a Jackson-Pratt drain, hanging a continuous bladder irrigation bag
without medication, telemetry application, disconnect/reconnect
salem sump, glucose meter, and measure and record nasogastric
drainage# independently in the clinical area after classroom
education and written verification of competence in the clinical
area 12.# Meets, greets and directs all patients, families,
visitors and health care team members. Provides accurate and
appropriate information.# 13.# Prepares medical records for new
admissions and discharged patients.# Maintains accurate medical
record during patient stay. 14.# Transcribes physician orders in a
timely manner.# Enters orders in the computer system.# Prioritizes
orders by identifying those with timed or immediate action.#
Notifies appropriate nursing staff or department. 15.# Responds
appropriately and timely to patient requests, including prompt
acknowledgement to patient call bell. 16.# Demonstrates an ability
to float to different patient care units and function effectively
in different# situations 17.# Answers telephone/intercom in a
polite manner and communicates information to the appropriate
personnel/family in a timely manner. 18.# Orders supplies,
processes work orders, enters charges and performs other
coordinating activities to maintain unit operations and maintains
department records. 19.# #As delegated, assist in making phone
calls regarding staffing problems as determined by matrix/unit
needs as directed by Nurse Manager/Supervisor or Clinical Charge
Designee 20.# Maintain accurate patient information on the unit
white-board. 21.# Accurate data entry of weekly schedules
(electronic and paper), updating accurately as changes occur;
develop interventions to correct identified problem. 22.# When
supporting the telemetry function as assigned, must demonstrate
competency in interpreting dysrhythmias, run and post rhythm strips
at the specified times, communicate information about dysrhythmias
to the appropriate nurse in a timely fashion and maintain logs
pertaining to telemetry. #
Keywords: ECHN, Middletown , Clerical Nurse Assistant III, Healthcare , New Britain, Connecticut
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