Certified Nursing Assistant - Rockbridge

Employment Status: Full time Shift: Evening/Night (United States of America) Facility: 1 Health Cir - Lexington Requisition Number: R160462 Certified Nursing Assistant - Rockbridge (Open)

 How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare: Sign on Bonus Eligible: $7,500 per applicable guidelines (external hires only) The Clinical Associate performs clinical and clerical support. provides basic technical clinical services and clerical support in the delivery of quality patient care as directed by licensed staff, physician or mid-level practitioner. performs basic clinical services relating to the care, cleanliness, safety, and comfort of patients

The Clinical Associate may be approved with phlebotomy tasks with the proper certfication, department need and leadership consent.

 The Clinical Associate Performs clinical and clerical support

Provides basic technical clinical services and clerical support in the delivery of quality patient care as directed by licensed staff, physician or mid-level practitioner

Performs basic clinical services relating to the care, cleanliness, safety, and comfort of patients The Clinical Associate may be approved with phlebotomy tasks with the proper certfication, department need and leadership consent

Will also be required to perform other department/unit specific tasks Exhibits competent knowledge of EMR and assists with chart audits Reviews medical record and provider orders

Updates demographics, insurances, answers phones, schedules appointments, receives/relays messages and inputs refill requests Assists with referrals, authorizations, and pre-authorization as directed by licensed staff, provider or mid-level practitioner

Orders department/unit supplies and equipment and stocks/organizes supplies Collects patient assessment data to include height, weight, vital signs, chief complaint/symptoms, current medications, etc. for assessment by licensed staff Processes equipment between patients as needed (cleans unit based equipment and gathers supplies needed to operate equipment)

Operates and maintains general office equipment Monitors cleanliness of the waiting and break rooms, and performs safety/environmental rounds Transports patients through office

Assists with maintaining regulatory compliance (refrigerator, code cart checks, glucose meters, equipment room storage, etc.) Provides basic nursing care and performs advanced technical skills according to established standards.

Acts as clerical support, receptionist, and unit resource in support of members of the unit health-care team Performs basic clinical services relating to the care, cleanliness, safety, and comfort of patients

On monitored units, Clinical Associate will be required to function as a nursing assistant and a monitor technician Clinical Associates assigned to Clinical Transport will provide basic patient care and function as a monitor technician

On non-Monitored units, Clinical Associate may be approved with de-centralized phlebotomy or removal of femoral arterial sheaths and nursing assistant based upon patient population and VP consent

Will also be required to perform other department/unit specific tasks Provides support for department/unit staff scheduling, including lunch assignments May review medical record for outstanding orders and notifies nurse of stat orders and medication changes

Processes equipment between patients as needed (cleans unit-based equipment and gathers supplies needed to operate equipment) Operates and maintains general office equipment

As competencies are appropriate, will manage admissions, transfers, and discharges Coordinates patient flow into/out of area using department/unit specific software and Intranet

Schedules patient therapeutic and diagnostic procedures Welcomes and assists patients and visitors and assists with registration Serves as “face” of the unit, adheres to dress code and exhibits service excellence behaviors at all times

Demonstrates excellent telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills when answering phones and interacting with patients, visitors, physicians, and other health professionals

Receives and screens incoming calls via telephone and patient call system Routes calls to appropriate individuals and takes messages accurately Serves as a resource for department/unit software system

Clinical Associates in Clinical Transport may be assigned to transports patients independently monitoring the patient's condition in route and during procedures May monitor and interpret EKG rhythms

Utilizes transportation algorithm to determine appropriate follow-up for emergent and /or urgent patient needs Monitors cleanliness of the waiting and break rooms and performs safety/environmental rounds

Clinical Functions May perform unit-based patient care tasks for patients per competencies if trained (define tasks) Participates in the sitter process (if competencies appropriate)

Competencies appropriate for nursing assistant, if deemed necessary in specific department: Provides basic nursing care and performs advanced technical skills according to established standards

Competencies appropriate for monitor tech, if deemed necessary in specific department: Observes cardiac monitors as assigned Interprets and documents rhythm patterns on a routine basis

Reports arrhythmias and significant rate and rhythm changes to the RN Completes documentation/placement on monitor flowsheet and files in paper chart Applies monitoring equipment to patients and ensures correct functioning

Contributes to the orientation and career development of others As a team member, demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with patients, families, visitors, and other employees

Champions Carilion's mission, vision, and values; comply with the policies and procedures, ethical standards and code of conduct set forth by the company Performs clinical and clerical support

Acts as clerical support, receptionist, and unit resource in support of members of the unit health-care team Performs basic clinical services relating to the care, cleanliness, safety, and comfort of patients

On monitored units, Clinical Associate will be required to function as a nursing assistant and a monitor technician Clinical Associates assigned to Clinical Transport will provide basic patient care and function as a monitor technician

On non-Monitored units, Clinical Associate may be approved with de-centralized phlebotomy or removal of femoral arterial sheaths and nursing assistant based upon patient population and VP consent

Will also be required to perform other department/unit specific tasks Processes equipment between patients as needed (cleans unit based equipment and gathers supplies needed to operate equipment)

Operates and maintains general office equipment Clinical Associates in Clinical Transport may be assigned to transports patients independently monitoring the patient's condition en route and during procedures

May monitor and interpret EKG rhythms Utilizes transportation algorithm to determine appropriate follow-up for emergent and /or urgent patient needs Clinical Functions: Competencies appropriate for nursing assistant: Transports patients, supplies specimens and equipment within the facility

Competencies appropriate for transport tech: Collaborates with the RN, physician, and other clinical disciplines to meet the needs of the patient who requires transportation between area of care within the hospital

Continuously observes EKG monitors and patient status Maintains thorough knowledge of Clinical information systems for data entry and retrieval Inputs, maintains, and updates monitoring transport database

Competencies appropriate for monitor tech: Observes cardiac monitors as assigned Interprets and documents rhythm patterns on a routine basis Reports arrhythmias and significant rate and rhythm changes to the RN

Completes documentation/placement on monitor flowsheet and files in Paper chart Applies monitoring equipment to patients and ensures correct functioning Observes epilepsy monitoring video and reports the following:

responsibilities

include keeping camera focused on patient, notifying nurse of event alarms, new fidgeting or restlessness, tremor like motions, repetitive motions, if patient attempting to get out of bed without staff presence as well as if patient seen sleeping on stomach

Competencies appropriate for phlebotomy: Obtains blood specimens using methods appropriate to the age and condition of the patient. (Venipuncture, finger puncture, or heel puncture)

Reviews physician's order for medical necessity and/or ABN information Verifies questionable nomenclature or ordered lab tests Processes specimens and prepares for delivery to laboratory. 

 What We Require:

Education

High school graduate or equivalent Experience: Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: If employee is working in a Critical Access Area, a Certified Nursing Assistant (N.A.) is required

Must have successfully completed a N.A. course or successfully completed N.A. course with Carilion Successful completion of Monitor Technician courses through Carilion required if working in a monitored area

Successful completion of phlebotomy and sheath courses through Carilion required if working in areas where the skill set is required Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required

Other Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Effective interpersonal, communication, and team-working skills required Must be organized and self -motivated Must have knowledge of office procedure and equipment

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. 

 Compensation Range: $18.70 - $26.18 Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience

The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan. 

 Recruiter: TAMIKA RICKMAN Recruiter Email: tdrickman@carilionclinic.org For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status

Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies 

 Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive

That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B) Paid Time Off (accrued from day one) Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health Discounts on childcare Continued education and training