CNA & Unit Secretary ARRMC (CVICU)

CNA & Unit Secretary ARRMC (CVICU)

Additional Position Details: FTE: 0.300000 | On Call | 1st Shift - Days

As a CNA/Unit Secretary at Asante, you will have the opportunity to earn the following shift differentials:

• $1.21 extra per hour for hours worked between 3:00pm-11:00pm
• $2.05 extra per hour for hours worked between 11:00pm-7:00am
• $1.05 extra per hour for hours worked on weekend shifts

At Asante, you are the difference. Your personal happiness and well-being are reflected in the personal attention and quality of care we deliver every day. Here, you'll find an environment of mutual respect, camaraderie, learning and growth. A place where each voice is heard, and sound ideas are acted upon. A community in every sense, we collaborate widely across the organization to do what's best for our patients, united by a shared passion: to provide exceptional care that makes a positive impact on family, friends, neighbors and the community. Asante's culture, values and people create an environment of sustained medical excellence. All three Asante hospitals have earned five stars from CMS for overall quality - the top rating given. In fact, Asante accounts for three of the five Oregon hospitals to achieve this rare honor.

The CNA/Unit Secretary carries out the clerical and receptionist duties of the nursing units and is responsible for facilitating the flow of the nursing units, communication of information, and transcription of physician's orders under the supervision of an RN. As a certified caregiver, the CNA/Unit Secretary is also responsible and accountable for individual practice for assigned patient(s), contributing to the utilization of the nursing process, under the supervision and direction of the RN.

As a CNA/Unit Secretary you will have the opportunity to:

• Assist RN's in providing patient care based on psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and age specific needs
• Perform a variety of clerical, receptionist and administrative support functions for the nursing unit
• Facilitate workflow in the nursing units, communication of information and transcription of physician orders under the supervision of an RN
• Promote patient safety and comfort and actively participate in patient satisfaction
• Demonstrate advanced Responsive Observations knowledge base in practice of care
• Provide excellent communication between staff and patients/customers
• Promote and maintain Asante's Vision and Values

Education

• Completion of an OSBN approved CNA-2 training program
• Knowledge of medical Terminology gained through education or experience in a healthcare setting

Experience

• Previous CNA and/or clerical experience required

Certifications/Licensure

• CNA 2 certified by the Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) required upon start
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) required upon start

• This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis - such as transferring a patient in and out of a bed. The ability to bend, stretch, twist and perform other awkward physical movements is also required.

• Competitive starting wage
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness
• Excellent retirement package with up to 6% employer contribution
• Generous Earned Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement after one year of service

• Competitive starting wage
• An additional 15% on top of the base hourly rate (if not an employee already in a benefited position)
• Benefit option available through the Asante Flexible Workforce plan
• Excellent retirement package with up to a 6% employer contribution

Asante is a local, community owned and governed, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive health care services to more than 550,000 people in a nine-county area of Southern Oregon and Northern California. It includes Asante Ashland Community Hospital in Ashland, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, Asante Three Rivers Medical Center in Grants Pass, Asante Physician Partners throughout the Rogue Valley, and additional health care partnerships. Virtually all medical specialties and services are represented within an organization dedicated to providing exceptional care. With over 5,000 employees, Asante's entities offer outstanding opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. At Asante your work positively impacts your family, friends, neighbors and the community. Experience the difference in how you work, how you live and how you connect.

At Asante we are defined by our values - traits that guide us as we serve patients and the community:

Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork

Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.