Divisional Clerk/ Nurse Aide - Emergency Department

University of Vermont Health Network • Malone, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs the function of a Nurse Aide in carrying out all assignments given by the Registered Nurse in a safe, appropriate and timely manner. Accountable for all care given during the shift. Adheres to all AHMC standards, policies and procedures. Promotes teamwork among coworkers. Possess ability to communicate and care for patients of all age groups, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Acts as a receptionist for the Emergency Department. Maintains order of desk, ED log and paper supplies. Enters orders in the computer. Maintains confidentiality of patients and the hospital. Requires tact and diplomacy for interactions with patients, families and health team members. Requires good communication and interpersonal skills. Promotes a positive atmosphere within the department, supporting team work and patient advocacy. Strives to exceed patient expectations and maintain a culture that supports AHMC ’s nursing philosophy. Must be customer oriented, caring, compassionate, understanding and sympathetic. Emotional stability and good coping mechanisms are needed in order to respond quickly and appropriately to medical and emotional emergencies. This is a bargaining union position. Alice Hyde Medical Center is part of The University of Vermont Health Network, a five-hospital network serving patients and their families in Northern New York and Vermont. While we have changes our name, our commitment to the community remains the same. Our hospitals and physicians are bringing in the best of community and academic medicine together as one, sharing their knowledge and resources to give you access to the leading-edge technology, advanced treatment options and the highest level of compassionate care. All of this, closer to home. Quality, caring, innovation and community. This is the heart of science and medicine. We're always here for you, call us at [phone].

Responsibilities

• Performs the function of a Nurse Aide in carrying out all assignments given by the Registered Nurse in a safe, appropriate and timely manner.
• Accountable for all care given during the shift.
• Adheres to all AHMC standards, policies and procedures.
• Promotes teamwork among coworkers.
• Possess ability to communicate and care for patients of all age groups, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
• Acts as a receptionist for the Emergency Department.
• Maintains order of desk, ED log and paper supplies.
• Enters orders in the computer.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients and the hospital.
• Requires tact and diplomacy for interactions with patients, families and health team members.
• Requires good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Promotes a positive atmosphere within the department, supporting team work and patient advocacy.
• Strives to exceed patient expectations and maintain a culture that supports AHMC ’s nursing philosophy.
• Must be customer oriented, caring, compassionate, understanding and sympathetic.
• Emotional stability and good coping mechanisms are needed in order to respond quickly and appropriately to medical and emotional emergencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees