Unit Clerk Part Time Evenings (21hrs) 11th Floor Medicine (LOH)

Job Description

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is one of the nation's leading orthopedic and rheumatologic, specialty hospitals dedicated to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The hospital provides some of the most advanced orthopedic programs in the region for musculoskeletal disorders and the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City. The hospital is consistently ranked among the leading orthopedic centers nationwide by U.S. News and World Report. Our expert physicians combine extensive experience and research with the latest technology for bone and joint problems that affect patient's ability to function. We specialize in the following areas: Orthopedic Surgery, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Radiology. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Unit Clerk Part Time Evenings (21hrs) 11th Floor Medicine (LOH). In this role, the successful candidate provides link for effective communication within nursing unit and interdepartmentally. Assists all authorized persons on nursing unit and ascertains identity and purpose of all person coming to unit. Assists with patient related activities

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Prepares Store Room orders according to unit schedule.Receives supplies, checks that inventory received is correctly noted on requisition and puts away supplies. Requisitions extra linen as necessary.Requisitions emergency or special equipment from Central Supply as directed.Returns excess supplies to appropriate department when indicated.
• Enters admissions, transfers and discharges and census on 24 hour report.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities as directed by NM/ANM.
• Acts as an intermediary in provision of patient care and patient/visitor comfort. Arranges for televisions and/or telephone at request of patient or family. Contacts barber/beautician as requested after same is approved by primary nurse/designee. Accepts and delivers mail, packages and flowers for patients.
• Prepares list of patients who will attend religious services after same is approved by primary nurse/designee. Place calls for clergy as requested by patient, family or primary nurse/designee.
• Monitors and maintains proper patient identification on each patients door and bed. Prepares renewals list daily. Arranges for patient transportation to and from diagnostic procedures as per instruction of primary nurse/designee.
• Knows room location of all patients and nursing care assignments on nursing unit.
• Contacts physicians, technicians and other members of health care delivery team via telephone, as required.
• Keeps adequate supply of assembled charts available at all times. Provides for proper addressographing/patient identification on all current patient records. Adds chart forms as needed.
• Adds patient reports to charts as received and sends reports of discharged or transferred patients to appropriate department.
• Maintains supply of all chart forms in appropriate storage area of nursing unit. Records discharge or transfer of patient in Discharge/Transfer Book.
• Requisitions, stores and returns old charts to Medical Records. Provides for safe and confidential handling of charts and records.Debrides charts of long-term patients as per instructions of NM/ANM and stores old records of thinned out chart in safe location at nurses station.
• Xeroxes or provides for copying of charts and other materials as necessary. Files ICIS reports appropriately.
• Initiates and follows through on transactions regarding sending specimens to laboratories. Receives and records telephone reports on emergency lab work. Places calls to technicians or residents for stat and/or emergency procedures.
• Performs clerical duties relating to admission, discharge, transfers and death of patient.
• Initiates and follows through on issues regarding supply, maintenance and repair of equipment. Reports needs of repairs to NM/ANM or designee. Prepares repair slips. Calls Engineering or Environmental Services Department, as needed. Prepares repair tags for equipment loaned to other areas and checks for return. Contacts appropriate person (s) for removal of equipment no longer needed (traction, Central Supply items, CPMs, etc.).
• Greets and directs all arrivals to unit (visitors, patients, staff, etc.).
• Acts as a receptionist. Politely and courteously communicates with others. Works at maintaining an efficient and safe nursing station.
• Assists patients and/or visitors in locating departments such as Medical Records, Patient Accounts, Cashier, Social Services, Clergy, etc.
• Assists in direction and control of traffic on nursing unit.Monitors number of visitors in patient rooms and compliance with designated visiting hours. Notifies NM/ANM of presence of unauthorized person on nursing unit. Calls Loss Prevention Department as necessary.
• Keeps bulletin boards neat and up-to-date. Keeps Policy, Procedure and Standards Manual and other reference materials in order and current.
• Initiates and follows through on all transactions involving supplies needed for delivery of patient care. Orders supplies and equipment from Support Services as necessary.
• Arranges special procedures as per order of physician/designee and obtains x-ray films and/or necessary equipment from appropriate department to help prepare patient for same. Makes necessary appointments for patient examinations in other departments during hospitalization and in preparation for patient discharge as per order of physician/designee. Examples: Physical Therapy, Ambulatory Care.).
• Promptly answers telephone and promptly screens and relays calls as necessary; takes and delivers messages. Calls Code 44 when directed.
• Makes out and maintains unit records as required. Keeps statistics as directed. Admission of patient: Greets, escorts and introduces patient, checks identity by comparing I.D. bracelet, addressograph plate and admission/discharge sheet, prepares clinical charts, notifies physician of patients arrival, enters name of patient on all unit records, labels door and patients bed with name tag.
• Transfer or discharge of patient: Prepares for transfer or discharge making appropriate entries, makes up discharge form, removes name of patient from all unit records. Has necessary forms ready (Death Certificate, Autopsy Permits, Discharge Slip, etc.), carries out all clerical routines as noted in discharge of patient.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent, or 2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required

Preferred Qualifications:
None

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.


NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.


At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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