Acute Care CNA/Clerk

We are currently looking for a Full Time Acute Care CNA/Clerk to join our Acute Care Team located at the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center.Summary:Provides basic nursing services to these beneficiaries in the Acute Care Departments.Responsibilities:* Maintains confidentiality, security, and integrity of data and information in accordance with HIPAA regulations* Records care given and reports patient care observations* Maintains and documents intake and output* Prepares shift reports* Performs Certified Nurse Assistant duties as assigned- Takes direction from charge nurse and primary nurse- Takes and records vital signs and reports abnormal results to the primary nurse- Performs finger stick blood sugars and reports to primary nurse- Assists patients with personal hygiene activities- Assists patients with meals and toileting- Assists patients with ambulation and bedside commode- Lifts and turns patients as ordered- Prepares room and bed for patients- Strips bed and cleans equipment from room upon discharge of patient- Responsible for cleaning dirty equipment and bedside commode after patient use* Ensures unit coverage for meals and breaks.* Maintains a safe and clean environment, and ensures adequate supplies* Attends periodic staff meetings and training as recommended* Coordinates with other team members to ensure that meaningful hourly rounding is completed.* Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types- Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner- Greets and engages with a smile- Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes* Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities* Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types- Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment- Maintains and promotes professionalism- Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics- Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards* Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.* Performs all other duties as assignedCompetencies:Essential:* Able to follow instructions, both written and oral* Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability* Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines* Possess basic knowledge of medical terminology* Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and managementSkills:Essential:* Excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills, including the ability to interface with and influence associates at diverse levels with different backgrounds and perspectives* Basic Computer skills* Skilled in operating a computer and/or other equipment related to specific role (i.e. automated currency counters, calculator, projector, binding machine, other related office equipment)* Skilled in maintaining excellent phone etiquette by ensuring prompt, courteous, and professional responses to all incoming calls and text messagesExperience:Essential:* 1 year directly related experienceEducation:Essential:* High School, GED or Equivalent* Completed an approved CNA training programCredentials:Essential:* Pass general background check* Basic Life Support (BLS)* Certified Nurse Assistant* Long Term Care AideEssential:* Must maintain BLS certification, or obtain within one month of hire, if not currentWorking Conditions:Essential:* Works in a hospital or clinic environment* Stressful environment due to any or a combination of deadlines, pressures, multiple tasks, lines of communication, risks, speed of operations, etc.* May be required to assist individuals with unmanaged emotions* May be required to assist individuals who are hostile, agitated or under the influence* Potential exposure to contagious diseases* Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach* Frequently assist with lifting patients* Constantly lift and or carry over 50 lbs* Standing up to 100% of shift* Walking up to 100% of shift* Pass pre-employment drug testTraining*It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.Mission, Vision & Core ValuesMission:*To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.Vision:*To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.Core Values:*The Chickasaw People*Cultural Identity*Servant Leadership*Selflessness*Can Do Attitude*Perseverance*Stewardship*Trust and Respect*Loyalty*Honesty and Integrity