CNA/Unit Secretary - Birth & Women's Care Center (full-time PMs/Nights)

POSITION SPECIFICS

Title:  Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Secretary - Birth & Women's Care (Full Time PM/Nights)

FTE:  .9 FTE (72 hours per pay period)

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 5:15 pm to 2:45 am

Holiday Rotation:  Per unit guidelines

Weekend Rotation:  None

On Call Requirements:  None

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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