Nursing Station Clerk/NSC Trainee - Part Time Night Shift (11:00 PM-7:30 AM)

Stony Brook University•Town of Brookhaven, NY

14d•$37,862 - $39,956•Onsite

About The Position

Nursing Station Clerks 1 work in inpatient or outpatient units and have daily contact with patients. They greet visitors and direct them to appropriate locations, answer telephones, perform data entry, maintain daily and clinical logs, prepare and maintain patient charts and files, complete medication tickets and pharmacy requisitions, mail patient letters, and deliver supplies and records to an assigned unit. The role includes orienting patients and families to the unit, providing general information about the room, unit, and hospital, and serving as a contact person. Clerks provide information about patient condition within existing policies and process physicians’ orders after review by a Registered Nurse. They also receive new admissions and maintain patient charts and logs. This title is included in New York’s Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). During the program, appointments may be made non-competitively without an examination, provided candidates meet the title’s minimum qualifications. Temporary appointments may be made; the posting describes a possible change to permanent non-competitive status after satisfactory performance, followed by an expected conversion to competitive status at a future date. The position may be designated as essential, in which case staff may be required to remain at or report to work during an institutional emergency. The role may require respiratory protection that could prohibit facial hair. Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. The position is part-time on the night shift, 11:00 PM–7:30 AM. The stated salary range is $37,862–$39,956 per year, prorated by part-time hours; final compensation depends on verified relevant, comparable experience. Additional shift differentials may apply to some positions. Stony Brook University Hospital describes its total rewards package as including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system.

Requirements

For an eligible-list appointment, candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Nursing Station Clerk 1 and complete and return any canvass letter as instructed.
For a provisional appointment, candidates must have one year of full-time clerical experience in a health care setting, secretarial experience in a health care setting, or patient care experience.
Provisional candidates must take the Nursing Station Clerk 1 examination when next offered and be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.
For a 55b/c appointment, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications and have a current 55b/c eligibility letter; eligibility is subject to verification.
For a Section 70.1 transfer, candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title approved for transfer to Nursing Station Clerk 1.
Qualified candidates should demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of patient care, and the ability to respond effectively to changing patient needs using ethical principles and high standards of excellence.
Before starting, the selected candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Employee Health Services.
Before starting, the selected candidate must complete an electronic reference check with at least three professional references.
Before starting, the selected candidate must successfully complete a four-panel drug screen and meet regulatory requirements for pre-employment screenings.
Before starting, the selected candidate must provide copies of any required New York State licenses or certificates.
A resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Responsibilities

Greet visitors and direct them to appropriate locations.
Answer telephones and perform data entry.
Maintain daily, clinical, and clinic logs.
Prepare, update, and maintain patient charts and files.
Fill out medication tickets and pharmacy requisitions.
Mail patient letters and deliver supplies and records to an assigned unit.
Orient patients and families to the unit and provide general information about the room, unit, and hospital.
Serve as a contact person for patients and families.
Provide information about patient condition within existing policies and direct visitors to appropriate locations.
Process physicians’ orders by recording written orders in charts, kardex, flag sheets, or computer files after review by a Registered Nurse.
Receive new admissions.