Specialist; CNA​/Clerical - Med​/Surg; N - PRN

Overview

Job Description - Specialist (CNA/Clerical) - Med/Surg (2N) - PRN )

Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, the CNA/Specialist performs clerical and clinical assistive tasks in the delivery of patient care. To qualify for “Specialist” status an employee must be proficient in the duties of Unit Secretary and meet qualifications required for a Certified Nursing Assistant. Performing Telemetry Tech duties in addition to meeting qualifications for Certified Nursing Assistant may also qualify the individual for Specialist title.

The Specialist assists in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing station by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area. Assists with orienting new employees and students as required.

Work responsibilities may involve access to medication storage areas to perform core job functions, deliver non narcotic medications or restock supplies.

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, perform clerical and clinical assistive tasks in patient care, support unit operations, orient new staff and students, and assist with environmental maintenance in the nursing station area.

• High School graduate or GED required.
• Current Listing as a Certified Nursing Assistant with the state of North Carolina Division of Facility Services with no substantiated findings of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property in a facility that provides Nursing Care.
• Current BLS maintained.
• If functioning in the Telemetry Tech role:
  Completion of a basic telemetry monitoring course and/or completion of competency training for basic arrhythmia interpretation may be required as determined by the department director.
• If functioning in the Unit Secretary role:
  Completion of training in basic unit secretary tasks (i.e., transcription of physician order, computer data entry, etc.)

• Ability to lift and move at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to see colors, see at least 1 mm squares.
• Ability to hear within normal range.
• Ability to reach overhead.
• Ability to remain calm, continue to function effectively and develop priorities during stressful situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively using written and verbal media.
• Ability to move and operate equipment and carry supplies.
• Ability to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.