Clerical Nurse Assistant - Med/Surg
About The Position
Performs activities which assist the patient in meeting basic human needs and activities of daily living, providing basic patient care to patients under the direction of the RN or LPN. Performs additional Nurse Assistant II competencies after education to enhance patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN. Also performs a variety of clerical support and other duties to assist the nursing staff in carrying out daily patient care activities. Prepares and maintains medical records. Transcribes and expedites Physician orders. Functions as a Receptionist. Assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment. The Clerical Nurse Assistant II is required to alter between the clerical and clinical role in order to meet the needs of the department. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Requirements
- Must have knowledge of medical terminology
- Must have excellent customer services skills
- Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire or receive during the new employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency during employment with Hartford HealthCare in this role
Nice To Haves
- High School graduate or GED equivalent and successful completion of certified nursing assistant program is strongly preferred.
- Nursing students who have completed a semester of clinicals can be considered.
Responsibilities
- Assist the patient in meeting basic human needs and activities of daily living
- Provide basic patient care to patients under the direction of the RN or LPN
- Perform additional Nurse Assistant II competencies after education to enhance patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN
- Perform a variety of clerical support and other duties to assist the nursing staff in carrying out daily patient care activities
- Prepare and maintain medical records
- Transcribe and expedite Physician orders
- Function as a Receptionist
- Assist in maintenance of a safe and clean environment
- Alter between the clerical and clinical role in order to meet the needs of the department
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
