Nursing Station Clerk/NSC Trainee - Full Time Evening Shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)
About The Position
Nursing Station Clerks 1 are assigned to 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 update patient charts and files, complete medication tickets and pharmacy requisitions, mail patient letters, and deliver supplies and records to an assigned unit. The position is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the program, the title may be filled by non-competitive appointment without an examination, provided candidates meet the title's minimum qualifications. Agencies may make temporary appointments. The posting explains that qualifying temporary NY HELPS employees may later be converted to permanent non-competitive status, with a future conversion to competitive status expected. The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of patient care, and the ability to respond effectively to changing patient needs, make decisions based on ethical principles, and adhere to high standards of excellence. The position may be designated essential during institutional emergencies. It may require respiratory protection, which may prohibit facial hair, and shifts or pass days may change as necessary. Before starting, the selected candidate must pass a pre-employment physical and receive medical clearance, complete an electronic reference check with at least three professional references, pass a four-panel drug screen, meet regulatory pre-employment screening requirements, and provide copies of any required New York State licenses or certificates. The position is at Stony Brook Medicine, a smoke-free campus.
Requirements
- For provisional appointment, one year of full-time clerical experience in a health care setting, secretarial experience in a health care setting, or patient care experience.
- For eligible-list appointment, must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Nursing Station Clerk 1.
- For Section 70.1 transfer, one year of permanent competitive service in a title approved for transfer to Nursing Station Clerk 1.
- For a 55b/c appointment, must meet the minimum qualifications and possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter; applicant eligibility is subject to verification.
- Provisional candidates must take the Nursing Station Clerk 1 examination when next offered and be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.
- Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of patient care, and ability to respond to changing patient needs using ethical principles and high standards of excellence.
- Complete required pre-employment physical and medical clearance, electronic reference check with at least three professional references, four-panel drug screen, regulatory screenings, and provide any required New York State licenses or certificates.
- Include a resume or CV with the online application.
Responsibilities
- Orient patients and/or 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 on 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.
- Complete medication tickets and pharmacy requisitions.
- Receive new admissions.
- Prepare and maintain patient charts, daily logs, and clinic logs.
- Greet visitors, answer telephones, perform data entry, mail patient letters, and deliver supplies and records to an assigned unit.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits, including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system.
- Some full-time positions may include location pay and shift differentials.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
