CNA Long Term Care

Company: Catholic Health Initiative
Location: Caldwell
Posted on: June 6, 2021

Job Description:

Overview

CHI ST. JOSEPH HEALTH

Since 1936 CHI St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities of Bryan, College Station, Brenham, Hearne, Navasota, Caldwell, and Madisonville. With the area's only Level II Trauma Center, the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley, CHI St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region.

As an integrated healthcare system, CHI St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians, specialists and advanced practice clinicians. Our network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care, a freestanding Emergency Room, Express Clinics, and imaging and diagnostic services.

As an active member of the Brazos Valley, CHI St. Joseph Health is a leader in providing compassionate care as well as addressing the overall health of the community. We continuously work to assess unique needs and create plans that respond to those needs in an effort to build a healthier community.

CHI St. Joseph Health strives to care for you the way you care for your patients. With you in mind, we offer the following benefits to support your work/life balance:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Premium Access to our Family Care Program supporting your needs for childcare, pet care, and/or adult dependent care
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
• Matching Retirement Programs
• Wellness Programs
• And MORE!

CHI St. Joseph Health is now a part of CommonSpirit Health which was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community

Responsibilities

#MISSIONCRITICAL

JOB SUMMARY

• Provides patient care in a medical office setting. Assists providers and staff in coordinating patient care. Functions as a primary liaison between patients, families, staff, and providers.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

ESSENTIAL

• Communicates with clinical, clerical, providers, patients, and families to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensures that the medical record and documents are accurately complete.
• Escorts patients to exam rooms, takes vital signs and obtains medical data (patient's history, symptoms, and reason for visit).
• Prepares and maintains exam rooms and pod area with supplies and equipment for treatment.
• Performs telephone triage to patient utilizing approved protocols.
• Responds to messages and calls from patients and other callers. Calls in prescriptions as ordered by the provider to assist the provider in managing the clinical load.

OTHER

• Performs other duties as assigned to meet the organization`s needs.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

• Experience

• Required: Previous experience in medical/hospital setting required

• Licensure/Certifications
• Required: Certified as Nursing Aide on Texas Nurse Aide Registry by Texas Department of Aging and Disability

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