Job Description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Day Shiftattention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 163 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides a continuum of care with specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community’s largest employers.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Unit Secretary/CNA.

As a Unit Secretary/CNA at MercyOne, you are a member of MercyOne Medical Center-Clinton’s healthcare team and is under the direct supervision of a registered professional nurse providing quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care by assisting the patient with activities of daily living, as well as, other physical, emotional and spiritual needs consistent with the mission of MercyOne Clinton, vision of patient care services, evidence-based standard of care and established policies and procedures. As a Unit Secretary performs clerical and receptionist duties under the direction and supervision of the Unit Director. The Unit Secretary transcribes selected physician orders, performs order entry on the computer, schedules diagnostic tests and therapies for patients, assembles admission and discharge charts and maintains patient medical records, completes documentation for billing, answers telephone calls, provides routine approved information via telephone and in person and relays other calls and messages to appropriate staff. The Unit Secretary demonstrates professional behavior consistent with the mission of MercyOne Clinton, the Vision of Patient Care Services, evidence-based standards of care and established policies and procedures.

• Under the supervision of an RN, assists with the provision of patient care and other delegated nursing activities.
• Utilizes observation, interpersonal and communication skills to identify changes in patient status that should be reported to the RN.
• Coordinates the scheduling of various tests. Arranges transportation for patients.
• Prepares, compiles, maintains and processes the patient records.
• Orders and maintains inventory of forms and supplies used for the unit.
• Assists with the documentation of such parameters as vital signs and intake and output utilizing the appropriate medical record.
• Demonstrate a caring practice by respecting the rights of an individual or group.
• Demonstrate skills as an effective team member.

Schedule:

• 7:00 am – 7:30 pm; every third weekend; holiday rotation

General Requirements:

• Certified Nurse Aide, verification of certification from the State of Iowa
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in a related field preferred.
• Must be able to work concurrently on a variant of tasks in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.
• Must be able to set and organize own work priorities and adapt to them as they change.
• Must be BLS certified within 3 months of hire.
• Excellent communication skills are required to communicate with various disciplines.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Education:

• High school education or equivalent required.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.