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POSITION SPECIFICS Title: Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Secretary - Birth & Women's Care (Full Time PM/Nights) FTE: 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period) Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 5:15 pm to 2:45 am Holiday Rotation: 2 holidays/year Weekend Rotation: None On Call Requirements: None, on call may be required if low need
POSITION SUMMARY The Birth Center Unit Secretary performs duties to ensure a well-organized unit by managing the flow of resources. The position also performs direct patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Serve as communication link between other departments. • Order supplies. • Perform SOS staffing calls using the Send Word Now. • Comply with all SPH standards, policies, practices and procedures. Is knowledgeable about safety policies and prepared to report codes as needed. • Prepare, maintain and take down charts per unit protocol • Enter birth certificate data. • Manage birth reports. • Manage and enter data into OB dashboard. • Scan in documentation to the EHR • Enter patient data into the WETRAC (Wisconsin EHDI Tracking Referral and Coordination) system • Assist with Birth Center classes and online registration. • Assist with managing provider case reviews. • Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provide direct patient care. • Perform vital signs on both mothers and newborns according to policy. • Perform glucose and newborn screening. • Perform hearing screens on newborns. • Remove foley catheters. • Remove hepwell. • Set-up for circumcisions and perform clean up. • Set-up for newborn bilitherapy. • Provide initial care for a delivered newborn under the direction of the registered nurse. • Manage tasks of the infant security system • Set up sterile delivery instruments. • Document patient cares according to unit policies. • Assist with discharge process such as a car seat check, accompanying a patient to their vehicle. • Report changes in a patient’s physical or mental status to the nurse. • Ensure a clean and safe patient environment equipped with adequate supplies for each patient. • Protect patient privacy and maintains strict confidentiality. • Care for patients' family members in a caring and sensitive manner. • Document care provided and actions taken in a timely and appropriate manner. • Float to other units as necessary. • Assist in keeping the patient rooms, supply rooms and hallways neat, clean and orderly. • Re-stock patient rooms after discharge • Answer patient call lights. • Treat all patients equally, compassionately and without regard to medical condition, social status, or race. • Protect patients' rights. • Participate in bedside report • Participate in education by attending inservices, attend 75% of staff meetings • Answer telephones • Assist in maintaining safe environment • Assist in other departments when requested. • Assist with other duties as assigned.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education:
• Required: High school degree or equivalent • Preferred: None Experience:
• Required: None • Preferred: None Licenses and Registrations:
• Required: Certified Nursing Assistant license required within 9 months from date of appointment • Preferred: None Certification(s):
• Required: Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 3 months of hire date. • Preferred: None
BENEFIT SUMMARY
• Competitive health and dental insurance options • Flexible paid time off to balance work and life • Retirement plan with immediate vesting and employer match • Free membership to our state-of-the-art fitness facility • Generous tuition reimbursement • Employer provided life and disability insurance • Free parking at facility
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