Nurse Aide/Ward Clerk:PCU; Days

Bothwell Regional Health Center•Sedalia, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Aide/Ward Clerk must possess the skills and knowledge to provide population-specific care. They must be able to assess and identify patient needs and requirements and report findings appropriately to the charge nurse/team leader. This role reports directly to the charge nurse/team leader.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
Completion of certified nurse assistant course.
Secretarial background with some medical terminology and usage preferred.
BLS certification required within 6 months of employment.
MO CNA, EMT, or have completed Fundamentals Class in Nursing school.
Successful completion of hospital orientation.
Ability to assess and identify needs and requirements of the patient and report the findings appropriately to the charge nurse/team leader.

Nice To Haves

Secretarial background with some medical terminology and usage preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure self-compliance with professional, regulatory, and government standards of care.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skill to perform clerical duties and personal care in regards to the patient. Accurately transcribe orders and other clinical data.
Hold self accountable and responsible for work performance and continuous improvement of patient care in their work area and throughout the hospital.
Organize care and prioritize it by communicating and collaborating with others for a multidisciplinary approach to provide a continuity of care.
Ensure the satisfactory completion of clerical and personal care for patient and family.
Other duties as assigned.
Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole.
Works to resolve conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-worker.
Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals.
Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.
Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence.
Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.