Nursing Support Assistant

Sevita•Peoria, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As Nursing Support Assistant, you will perform a variety of tasks to support the daily operations of the nursing department and the administrative team. This role involves assisting with patient scheduling, maintaining medical records, supporting nursing staff with patient care needs, and ensuring the organization of nursing stations. You will also assist the administration team as needed and help prepare for medical meetings. Maintaining patient confidentiality and treating all persons with respect are key aspects of this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
Strong communication skills and exceptional attention to detail
Reliable, responsible, and caring nature
Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance if driving on the behalf of the company or providing transportation to individuals receiving services
Other training as required by state such as CPR, First Aid, Behavioral Intervention Techniques, and QMRP/QIDP designation; licensure as required by state

Nice To Haves

Experience with Windows-based computer systems preferred
Spanish speaking preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with set-up and scheduling of appointments for patients, updating appointment calendar and patient schedules as needed; input nursing activities into patient schedules
Keep portable files up-to-date
Answer the Nursing station phone; receive and transcribe phone messages
Notify family members of new orders, appointments, etc.
Set up and break down medical charts at admit/discharge; file forms in chart and assist with maintaining chart order
Assist with taking and documenting vitals; schedule diagnostic testing for labs and imaging
Handle all medical records requests and request medical records from other facilities; reorder patient prescriptions and pick up medications when needed
Assist nursing staff as needed with patient care needs, including response to call bells; assist with therapeutic pass forms for weekend passes
Update daily report forms and medical meeting forms
Keep nursing stations organized; maintain inventory and order nursing supplies and equipment
Assist with 1:1 charge sheet completion; make copies of forms, fax information, and communicate information to charge nurse and Director of Nursing
Assist Administration Team as needed when directed by Administrator/PD
Review and/or set up admission packets for completeness
Prepare for medical meetings - gather all paperwork as needed for Medical Director, including vital signs, medication lists, all lab work, and other paperwork to be signed
Assist nurses with medication pass as needed after completing medication training
Maintain patient confidentiality and treat all persons with respect