Ward Clerk (OB

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7 days ago Requisition

• High School graduate or equivalent

• One year hospital or other healthcare experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology

• CPR
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred but not required (if working OB it is required)

• Well-lit area
• Well Ventilated

• Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations
• Accurately inputs orders into computer as deemed appropriate
• Sends copy of orders to pharmacy in timely manner
• Maintains accurate census information
• Keeps old and current charts in order
• Assembles new charts and labels all forms
• Readies paperwork/chart for patient transfer
• Prepares chart for medical records upon patient discharge or transfer
• Maintains logbooks as requested
• Send forms to Physicians as required or requested
• Accurately flags charts with pertinent data (i.e., allergies, fluid restrictions, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned
• Professionally, concisely, and accurately handles incoming/outgoing communications on the nursing unit
• Relays phone messages to appropriated people
• Directs visitors to patients
• Communicates patient needs to appropriate persons
• Assumes responsibility for coordinating and maintaining a satisfactory physical environment on the unit
• Notifies Patient Access of patient discharges and transfers to new rooms
• Notifies Food & Nutritional Services of menu changes, admissions and discharges
• Prepare all charts for Physician Rounds as needed
• Receives lab values over phone and reports to nurses as indicated
• Informs appropriate persons of stat and now orders
• Orders required requisition forms and chart forms
• Assists in inventory as requested
• Set up delivery tables using sterile technique
• Post delivery break down and instrument count
• Answers call lights
• Ensure presence of prenatals and obtain as needed
• Transport patients from registration to unit
• Transport patients off unit as needed
• Schedule 2-day follow-ups with doctor
• Assist RN with patient care as needed
• Provide nursery sitting
• Obtain paperwork for birth certificates
• Participates in orientation of new personnel
• Participating in unit/hospital PI/QI as assigned
• Puts up stock
• Completes incident reports as indicated in timely manner
• Reports on all patient family complaints to Department Director or House Supervisor in timely fashion
• Supports Nursing Services by demonstrating flexibility with schedules and job duties.