Clerk Nursing

Administrative/Clerical Position

Position Summary:

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
• CPR issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification

Preferred:
None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Typing experience or keyboarding skills.

Position Specific Expectations:

• Personal contact with various Medical Center employees.
• Must be physically capable of performing Job Responsibilities with or without accommodation.