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Advocate Health

Healthcare provider delivering equitable, cost-effective care

Certified Nursing Assistant - Unit Secretary-Emergency Department

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 13
Full-timeLexington, NC, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school senior or high school graduate (or equivalent) is required.
  • A Certified Nursing Assistant credential is required, with registration through the Division of Health Service Regulation and no substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support or CPR is required.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
  • Good computer skills are required.
  • The ability to perform effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands is required.
  • Knowledge of patient-level care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations is required.
  • The position requires standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, hand and finger dexterity, talking, hearing, and seeing, and lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling items up to the listed limits.

Responsibilities

  • Complete clerical duties for patient admissions and assemble medical records.
  • Ensure complete, confidential, accurate, and timely communication of patient information.
  • Handle and screen incoming calls and transmit messages as necessary.
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with the team, co-workers, patients, and family members.
  • Contribute to a safe, secure, and therapeutic environment for patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers by following established procedures.
  • Conduct work in an organized, quiet, and efficient manner and cope with stressful situations.
  • Perform NA1+4 skills within the guidelines of the medical facility's NA-1 Enhancer Program.
  • Provide or assist patients with personal hygiene, comfort, and activities of daily living under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
  • Complete assigned unit responsibilities and assist other staff members when time permits.
  • Provide age- and developmentally appropriate patient care in accordance with the guidelines for the age groups served.

Desired Qualifications

  • Clinical experience is preferred.

About the Company

Advocate Health

Healthcare provider delivering equitable, cost-effective care

Advocate Health runs a multi-state healthcare system that provides care through a network of hospitals, clinics, and affiliated services. It aims to help people live well by delivering equitable care for all in its communities, using its combined strength and expertise to improve health outcomes while lowering costs. The organization operates across seven states (Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Wisconsin) with strong bases in Chicago and Milwaukee, and focuses on coordinating care, expanding access, and reducing waste to deliver value to patients. Its goal is to offer consistent, high-quality care that is more affordable by emphasizing equity, prevention, and efficient care delivery within a regional network.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Founded
2022

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