Unit Secretary / Cna - Full Time

Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital
189 May Street, Worcester, MA 01602
Hiring for Unit Secretary with dual Nursing Assistant responsibilities (8 am to 8:30 pm)
BE THE CONNECTION.
Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital
is a 110 bed acute rehabilitation hospital located in Worcester, MA. We provide comprehensive inpatient medical and rehabilitative care for orthopedic, neurologic, multi-trauma, brain injury, stroke, pulmonary and cardiac rehabilitation to patients who have just experienced a significant medical event.
Our Nurses, Nursing Assistants, Pharmacists and Medical staff consistently offer the best possible outcomes for our patients who are receiving medical care 7 days a week, as well as aggressive Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy services aimed at helping patients overcome injury and return home to their careers, lives and families!
With an average length of stay between 1-3 weeks, we have the ability to know our patients and their families. We do not routinely float our Nurses, we believe working with the same patients allows us to form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way!
We are proud of the fact that 80% of the patients admitted, are discharged directly to their homes.
We are additionally
Gold Seal Certified
by
Joint Commission
in
Stroke, Amputee, Brain injury
and
Parkinson's Disease
Rehabilitation
Come see how we are changing people's lives- every day.
Maybe you can too!
Your role as a Unit Secretary and Nursing Assistant lets you be the connection between dedication to detail and patient outcomes that exceed expectations. Use your passion for rehabilitation to ensure that patients receive care that sets the standard as you treat patients with compassion and empathy. Enhance the impact of your abilities with national post-acute care leader Encompass Health.
What makes Encompass Health careers different-and better:
Working at Encompass Health means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on patients' lives each day. Unlike the typical hospital setting, Encompass Health offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from stroke, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, joint replacements, multiple trauma and cardiac/pulmonary conditions. As you help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way.
Our culture of compassion and collaboration is founded on more than just the care we provide our patients; it is expressed in the values we live. We encourage and empower each employee to keep learning and growing by providing the resources to deliver a better way to care. At Encompass Health, you'll find something decidedly different and more satisfying: A career that is challenging, inspiring and rewarding. Maximize your talent and join a team that is committed to setting the standard for better healthcare with this engaging opportunity.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Meets/greets patients/family and visitors in a pleasant and professional manner assisting them with comfort needs though out their hospital stay.
• Interacts with physicians, nurses and therapy staff as well as external physician offices. Assists with arranging patient appointments and is familiar with medical terminology.
• Orders special equipment as directed.
• Assembles medical charts and maintains charts by filing all necessary reports and results.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of the patient records.
• Answers telephone calls, responds to routine inquiries and relays messages. Responds to patient's intercom calls and notifies appropriate personnel of patient's request.
• Performs all patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse/Nurse Manager.
• Functions in the role of assistant to the nursing staff or to the Registered Nurse/Nurse Manager.
• Assists with specific components of admission, transfer, and discharge of patients:
• Completes ADLs.

Credentials:
Current CPR certification required.
One or more years of experience within an inpatient general hospital setting preferred but not required.
Experience with medically complex patients and sub-acute rehab unit patients preferred.
State-issued C.N.A. or L.N.A. (or similar) license preferred.
Qualifications
License or Certification: CPR Certification preferred.
Education, Training and Years of Experience:

• One year experience in an inpatient setting functioning as a Unit Secretary preferred.
• Student in active healthcare program such as nursing preferred.
• Alternate experiences in reading and transcription of medical orders preferred
• Completion of Medical Terminology course preferred.

Machines, Equipment Used:

• General office equipment such as computer/laptop, telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, scanner.
• Microsoft Office software, to include Outlook, Word and Excel.

Physical Requirements:

• Visual acuity, speech recognition, speech clarity.
• Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken this exceeds these minimum requirements.
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring equipment.

Skills And Abilities:

• Oral communication, written communication, fluency in English, active listening.
• Information ordering, deductive reasoning, social perceptiveness, time management, critical thinking.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner
• Ability to work independently without supervision.

Environmental Conditions:

• Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure.
• Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
• Handicapped accessible.
• May work under stressful circumstances at times.

Proficiency or Productivity Standards

• Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Adheres to dress code including wearing ID badge.
• Adheres to Standards of Business Conduct.
• May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
• May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts
• Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster.
• May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• This position will support cultural diversity by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.