Job Description
Why Beebe?:
Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:
- Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
- Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
- Paid Time Off
- Long Term Sick accrual
- Employer Contribution Plan
- Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
- Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
- College Bound 529 Savings Plan
- Life Insurance
- Beebe Pers via WorkAdvantage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
Overview:
The CNA/Unit Secretary functions as an integral member of the healthcare team by providing high-quality patient care and ensuring efficient unit operations. This hybrid role combines the clinical responsibilities of a Certified Nursing Assistant with the administrative and communication functions of a Unit Secretary. The ideal candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt between clinical and clerical duties based on unit needs.
Responsibilities:
Patient Care & Safety
- Provide direct patient care including bathing, mouth care, skin care, and linen changes.
- Anticipate and assist with all patient personal needs.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment following all infection control and fall prevention protocols.
- Assist with positioning, turning, lifting, and ambulating patients; apply special equipment and complete treatments as directed.
- Conduct Accuchecks and other delegated care tasks per protocol.
Documentation & Communication
- Accurately document patient data including care activities, treatments, vital signs, and intake/output in the EMR.
- Maintain and organize patient paper charts and ensure proper patient identification on all documents.
- Ensure patient charts are complete and accompany patients during transfers or discharge.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, visitors, and the healthcare team; promptly report changes in patient condition to the RN.
- Provide accurate bedside report during shift handoff and maintain awareness of patient care plan updates.
Unit Coordination & Administrative Support
- Promptly monitor and process physician/provider orders in the EMR; schedule studies, procedures, and consults as needed.
- Serve as the first point of contact for incoming calls, visitors, and staff inquiries, directing communication appropriately.
- Maintain inventory of supplies, forms, and equipment; ensure timely ordering, storage, and replacement of items.
- Submit, track, and follow up on maintenance and equipment repair requests.
- Ensure the unit remains prepared for EMR downtime events by maintaining necessary materials and functioning downtime equipment.
Patient Rounds & Nutritional Support
- Conduct purposeful hourly rounding to anticipate and meet patient needs.
- Respond promptly to call lights and patient requests.
- Assist with meal tray delivery, feeding, and documentation of intake; ensure patients receive water and nourishment throughout the shift.
Professional Accountability
- Participate actively in unit-based councils, performance improvement initiatives, and continuing education.
- Demonstrate flexibility in alternating between CNA and Unit Secretary duties as needed to support unit workflow.
- Uphold Beebe Healthcare’s values of compassion, excellence, integrity, and teamwork in all interactions.
Qualifications:
- Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous experience as a CNA or Unit Secretary in an acute care setting preferred.
- Strong computer and EMR (Epic) skills preferred.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Competencies Skills:
- Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal
- Able to Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
- Able to Withstand Crisis Situations
- Has Skills to Provides Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors
- Knowledge And Experience with Electronic Health Records
Credentials:
- Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in DE
- BLS – Basic Life Saving Certification
Education:
- High school diploma preferred OR current high school student with CNA license (work schedule in compliance with the State of Delaware Department of Labor Regulations)
Entry:
USD $18.25/Hr.
Max:
USD $28.29/Hr.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Relocation package, Shift work,