Patient Assistant I (Non-Certified Nurse Assistant/Unit Secretary) - Medica
Posted on: 10 Apr 2021
Crestview, FL
Job Description
Job Description
Assists licensed nursing staff with direct patient care, including vital signs, hygiene activities, physical activity requirements and dietary needs. Records patient data in medical records as assigned. Transports patients to other departments for testing as needed. As unit secretary, assists with order entry, answers telephone, takes messages, makes contacts as directed, works fax machine, completes supply order weekly, and assists nursing staff as able with clerical duties. Reports to the charge nurse during workday and/or unit director.
For more than 40 years, North Okaloosa Medical Center has been providing healthcare services to the people of Northwest Florida and South Alabama. We are a progressive, acute-care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission. We believe in providing convenient, comprehensive care in a comfortable setting. While we believe its vital to stay up to date with technology, we will never lose sight of whats truly important the human interaction that is crucial to providing quality care. Our goal is to anticipate the needs and exceed the expectations of our patients and their families, ALWAYS.
Position Summary:
Assists licensed nursing staff with direct patient care, including vital signs, hygiene activities, physical activity requirements and dietary needs. Records patient data in medical records as assigned. Transports patients to other departments for testing as needed.
As unit secretary, assists with order entry, answers telephone, takes messages, makes contacts as directed, works fax machine, completes supply order weekly, and assists nursing staff as able with clerical duties.
Reports to the charge nurse during workday and/or unit director.
Community Health Systems
Franklin, TN
Community Health Systems is a Fortune 500 company based in Franklin, Tennessee. It was the largest provider of general hospital healthcare services in the United States in terms of number of acute care facilities. As of December 31, 2016, it owns, leases or operates 158 hospitals in 22 states.
In August 2015, the company announced plans to spin off 38 hospitals and its management and consulting subsidiary, Quorum Health Resources, into a new publicly traded company called Quorum Health Corporation. The company completed the spinoff of Quorum Health Corporation on April 29, 2016. Quorum owns or leases hospitals across 16 states, primarily in cities or counties with populations of 50,000 or less. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol: QHC.
On October 3, 2016, CHS was removed from the S&P Midcap 400 and added to the S&P Smallcap 600. Under CEO Wayne T. Smith, the Company's stock has lost over 76% of its value since the year 2000.
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IndustryHealthcare
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No. of Employees120,000
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Jobs Posted6680
