CNA

About the role

Definition Of Position Works under the direct supervision of the Chemotherapy Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses. Maintains and organizes outpatient medical records. Competently navigates the electronic health care record (EHR) to check-in, check-out and schedule patients. Operates a scanner to convert paper records into electronic records. Communicates with internal and external entities to coordinate patient care. Is responsible for backing up receptionist on answering the telephone. Assists nurses and physicians with rooming patients, care procedures and patient comfort tasks within the scope of their CNA authorized duties. As a member of the care team contributes to a positive patient care experience, safe, high-quality care and a positive experience of providing care for their team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Recognize the rights and responsibilities of patient confidentiality.
• Convey empathy and compassion to those experiencing grief, pain or trauma.
• Report to other staff members about any changes in patient condition.
• Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation.
• Communicate effectively and therapeutically with people from every socioeconomic background.
• Incorporate guest relations into daily activities.
• Able to provide a CNA level of patient care, age specific, cultural, physical and psychosocial well-being.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Education Required: High School graduate/GED.
• Preferred: NA
• Licenses/ certifications/ registrations Required: CNA license. BLS certificate.
• Preferred: NA
• Experience Required: None required.
• Preferred: Previous experience as ward clerk with computerized order entry and CNA providing direct care, computer experience.
• Other: Bilingual and/or English Spanish speaking preferred. Ability to work with culturally diverse population.

Requirements

Equipment/Tools/Work Aids: Patient records, telephone system, accu-check monitors, BP cuffs, thermometers, patient beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, bed scales.

Physical Requirements: The physical and sensory functions described