Clerk Nursing Casual

Administrative/Clerical Position

Maintains a work environment conducive to efficient unit operation. Maintains accurate and complete records, charts, files, and unit supplies

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Completes work assignments during scheduled time period while maintaining a work environment conducive to efficient unit operation
• Maintains current inventory of unit supplies and equipment, accepts responsibility for reordering supplies in anticipation of unit needs.
• Facilitates the resolution of identified problems through factual documentation and reporting.
• Maintains accurate and complete records, charts, files:
• Admission/discharge charts prepared in a uniform manner
• All patient records properly identified and checked daily for needed forms.
• Past records available on unit
• Current chart copies of Ancillary Service reports maintained
• Surgical charts checked and completed
• Accurately enters orders into computer system
• Utilizes computer system according to established guidelines and procedures including:
• Attending required classes and reviews
• Demonstrating competence in all computer applications
• Assisting with distribution and posting of reports and forms
• Identifying and reporting hardware/software problems to appropriate resource persons.
• Adheres to established emergency and disaster procedures
• Demonstrates competency and knowledge in the utilization of specified equipment
• Demonstrates competency and knowledge in performing basic and specified skills
• Assumes responsibility for obtaining current accurate information and expanding knowledge base through utilization of appropriate learning experiences
• Assists in maintaining a safe unit environment
• Consistently demonstrates Bay Pride behaviors
• Complies with Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals
• Participates in performance improvement activities
• Performs other related duties as required and directed

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Certificate of successful completion of a course in Clerk-Nursing or comparable education and/or experience
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification