CNA/Clinical Administrative Assistant.MHG Routine Med/Surg-25630

A Brief Overview

Completes patient care activities & provides clerical support as delegated by the RN. May perform as CNA/Clinical Administrative Assistant during a shift as needed.

What You Will Do

• Perform duties including, but not limited to ADLs (bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting), vital signs, I & O, 12-lead ECG, bladder scan, and hygiene.
• Familiarity with using: Wheelchair, EKG equipment, patient assistive devices, and patient care equipment specific to assigned population.
• Conducts chart audits as directed by the nurse manager.
• Assists with patient data collection and reporting.
• Maintains the patient record (in written and/or electronic format).
• Orders supplies for the department as directed by the nurse manager.
• Facilitates communication and efficient unit operations.
• Orients newly hired STNAs and/or clinical administrative assistants.
• Within the administrative assistant role, provides clinical, reception, communication, and guest relations support using verbal, electronic, and written techniques to maintain the operations of the assigned area.
• Performs duties as assigned for Swing population.
• Participates in unit-driven patient experience initiatives set forth by management/system leadership.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.