Health Unit Coordinator / CNA- CardioVascular NeuroSurgical Care (.3 FTE)

Company: Careerbuilder-US
Location: Kirkland
Posted on: January 18, 2023

Job Description:

Job Summary: Responsible for clerical and reception functions on assigned units which includes close coordination with unit staff, patients and family members, other healthcare professionals and departments. Primary Duties:

• Performs patient care duties in compliance with EvergreenHealth's policy, protocol and procedures and within the scope of a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant).
• Acts as unit resource and provide customer service to patients, families, healthcare professionals and all staff.
• Assists in transporting patients within the hospital as back-up support to the Transport Team.
• Performs various data collection and delivery involving lab specimens.
• Facilitates communications on the unit and between the unit, ancillary departments and healthcare providers.
• Assists in care activities at the direction of the MD/RN.
• Ensures coverage of telephones and intercoms at all times.
• Maintains patient records and unit census records on a daily basis.
• Processes physician orders from the patient chart, according to policy.
• Coordinates admissions, transfers and discharges to the Charge Nurse and appropriate departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRED for the position:
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license in Washington state upon hire.
  • Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire.
  • Must possess oral and written skills to efficiently communicate and process information regarding patients. DESIRED for the position:
    • 1 year of related experience in a similar setting This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between EvergreenHealth and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare 1199NW. PM21 PI199779540

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