Health Unit Coordinator or CNA

 

 

 

Position Summary:

 

 

 

Performs duties as a Health Unit Coordinator and as a CNA. Responsible for providing secretarial support for all employees.

 

 

 

Responsibilities:

 
Maintains and updates patients' records
Performs various direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
Assists patients in dressing or undressing, bathing, or eating
Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens or gathers vital signs but does not start or administer intravenous fluids
Assists physicians and nursing staff with procedures if needed
Documents patient interactions as needed
Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job
Works under immediate supervision
Performs other related duties as assigned
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

   

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

 
High school diploma or GED preferred
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required
1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified preferred
Knowledge of spelling and medical terminology preferred
BLS Required.  Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation

   

Working Conditions:

 
Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
Typical equipment used in a clinical job
Must be able to lift or move up to 20 lbs
Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height

 

We are looking for compassionate, team-focused nurses to join our Critical Care Team!

 

 About the Job
 Promotes optimal health, well-being, and safety using the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, and the Idaho Nurse Practice Act. Provides relationship-based care as demonstrated by recognizing the patient, family, and/or designee as a full partner in providing compassionate, coordinated, and culturally competent care based on respect for the patient’s preferences, values, and needs.

 

 •Assists physician during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse.

 •Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patient and family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills

 •Performs a variety of tasks

 •A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected

 •Performs other related duties as assigned

 •Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

 •Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

 •Competent to meet age-specific needs of the unit assigned

 

Team Highlights

 

Mixed Critical Care Department; including Cardiothoracic, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Trauma, Medical, and General Surgical patient population. 24/7 on-site Intensivist Coverage  Robust Preceptor Program Highly engaged team with many options to be involved and have your voice heard.

Minimum Qualifications

 

•Graduate of a nationally accredited Nursing program

 •Licensed RN with a minimum of 3 years patient-facing nursing experience at the time of hire, ADN or diploma required; BSN or higher preferred

 •All non-BSN RNs with less than 3 years of patient-facing nursing experience at the time of hire are required to be enrolled in a baccalaureate (or higher) degree program in nursing within 1 year of employment, with completion within 3 years of hire

 •State of Idaho Registered Nurse OR licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the “multistate privilege to practice” compact with Idaho prior to start date •CCRN, CNOR, or a minimum of 1-year experience in Critical Care, Emergency or OR/PACU required, as applicable

 •ACLS Required

 •BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation

 

About Kootenai Health

 

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

 

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

 

100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent. Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more Robust and interactive employee referral program And much more

 

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

 

Apply today! Please reach out to Haley Slade at haley.slade@kh.org. You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org  with any questions.

 

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.