Nurse Assistant I/Unit Secretary, Critical Care

Overview

The Nurse Assistant I/Unit Secretary assists nursing staff in providing patient care for assigned unit in addition to performing unit clerical duties. 

Position Highlights

• Shift Schedule: Full-time (36 hours/week), Days
• Department: Critical Care
• Location: Lexington Medical Center - Lexington, NC

What We Offer

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work. 
• Generous PTO: Accrue up to 200 hours/year starting, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a Bachelor’s degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.
• Wellness Incentives: Take advantage of up to $1,500 per year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program, prioritizing your well-being.
• Parental Benefits: We understand the importance of family, providing six weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and four weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents. 
• Retirement: Secure your financial future with up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions.

What You'll Need

• High school senior or high school graduate (or equivalent) 
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required, registered with the Division of Health Service Regulation with no substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriations of property
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or CPR 
• Clinical experience preferred
• Reliable and maintains a professional appearance 
• Strong oral and written communication skills 
• Good computer skills 
• Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands 
• Knowledgeable of all patient level care (pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric) 

Job Responsibilities (Not Limited To)

1. Completes clerical duties for patient admissions and assembling of medical records. 
2. Ensures complete, confidential, accurate and timely communication of patient information. 
3. Handles and screens incoming calls, and transmits messages as necessary. 
4. Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner. 
5. Contributes to a safe, secure and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by following established procedures.
6. Conducts work in an organized, quiet, efficient manner and demonstrates ability to cope with stressful situations. 
7. Performs NA1+4 skills within the guidelines of medical facility's NA-1 Enhancer Program. 
8. Provides or assists the patient with personal hygiene, comfort, and activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. 
9. Completes assigned unit responsibilities and assists other staff members in completion of their duties when time permits.
10. Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.