CNA / UNIT SECRETARY - MED/SURG TELEMETRY

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.