Health Unit Coordinator/ CNA

Health Unit Coordinator or CNA

Position Summary:

Performs duties as a Health Unit Coordinator and as a CNA. Responsible for providing secretarial support for all employees.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains and updates patients' records

• Performs various direct patient care activities under the supervision of a Registered Nurse

• Assists patients in dressing or undressing, bathing, or eating

• Collects non-invasive body fluid specimens or gathers vital signs but does not start or administer intravenous fluids

• Assists physicians and nursing staff with procedures if needed

• Documents patient interactions as needed

• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field

• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job

• Works under immediate supervision

• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field

• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function

• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) required

• 1 year of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified preferred

• Knowledge of spelling and medical terminology preferred

• BLS Required. Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KH BLS during General Orientation

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position

• Typical equipment used in a clinical job

• Must be able to lift or move up to 20 lbs

• Must be able to reach arms above or below shoulder height

About Kootenai Health

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Part-time employees pay only a small portion a month for medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment

• Kootenai Health's tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it

• Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.

• Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials

• An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching

• Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, various cell phone carriers, and more

• Robust and interactive employee referral program

• And much more

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Apply today! Please reach out to Katie Rauch by calling 208-625-4048 or emailing krauch@kh.org. You can also contact the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org with any questions.

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.