CNA/Nursing Unit Secretary
Durango, COJob$18–28.51/hrPosted 6mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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CommonSpirit Health is hiring a CNA/Nursing Unit Secretary. The Certified Nursing Assistant/Nursing Unit Secretary provides direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision, monitors electronic orders, documents vital signs, performs clerical duties, greets and escorts patients, and ensures comfort, hygiene, and safety while collaborating with the healthcare team.
Key focus areas include Monitor the electronic record for new provider‑entered orders and coordinate completion with nursing staff and other departments, Utilize computer technology to access and exchange data such as lab results and interdepartmental communications, and Accurately document vital signs, input/output, nutritional intake, personal hygiene, weights, and other patient care performed, reporting findings promptly to the Registered Nurse.
Successful candidates bring Ability To Read, Write, Speak, And Understand English, High School Diploma Or GED, and Graduate Of A Nursing Assistant Program. Important skills include Basic Computer Skills. Preferred (not required): Electronic Health Record Monitoring, Computer Technology Utilization, Vital Signs Documentation, and Clerical Duties.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)/Nursing Unit Secretary, you will provide essential direct and indirect nursing care under the proficient direction of a Registered Nurse, aligning with established policies and procedures to optimize your skills and contribute to our patient-centered mission.
Every day you will perform vital patient care tasks, support nursing staff, and actively participate in a supportive team environment where your skills and experience are highly valued, with clear pathways for professional development and career advancement.
To be successful in this role, you will be committed to practicing at the top of your license, possess a strong work ethic, a compassionate approach to patient care, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a dynamic healthcare team.
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Monitors the electronic record for new providerentered orders and coordinates their completion with nursing staff and other departments as appropriate.
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Utilizes computer technology to access and exchange data, such as lab results and interdepartmental communications.
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Accurately documents vital signs, input/output, nutritional intake, personal hygiene, weights, and other patient care performed, reporting findings promptly to the Registered Nurse and maintaining thorough and confidential patient charts and records.
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Performs clerical duties, maintains department/unit logs, and coordinates services as needed.
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Greets patients/visitors and directs or escorts them to the desired location.
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Provides quality patient care, including comfort and hygiene measures, preventative skin care, safety measures, transport, and nutritional and elimination needs.
Job Requirements
Required
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High School Diploma/G.E.D.
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Graduate of a Nursing Assistant Program
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State registered CNA license
Preferred
- Six (6) months previous CNA or healthcare experience
Where You'll Work
Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the-art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year-round, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.
Pay Range
$18.00 - $28.51 /hour
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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