Unit Clerk-NICU - NIGHTS PART-TIME

Nemours • Wilmington, DE

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About The Position

Nemours is seeking a unit clerk to join our NICU! Position is PART-TIME, with weekend and holiday requirements. An individual who will function as a member of the nursing staff responsible for assisting with general activities of the patient care unit and for assuring smooth communication of patient care related information both intra departmentally and interdepartmentally.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• An American Heart Association BLS certification
• Minimum of one year experience required
• Medical terminology training preferred
• Previous clerical experience in a health care setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Courteously and professionally covers patient care center front desk as needed or assigned.
• Promptly answers telephones, greets patients, sends reports, distributes, sorts, or processes mail.
• Instructs patients on how to get to other hospital locations or provides other information.
• Delivers reports, supplies, etc. to patient areas or hospital locations as needed.
• Accurately relays information from physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel and others.
• Uses Information Systems as required for patient care.
• Accurately enters written orders into the computer.
• Follows through on all orders as appropriate such as calling departments for consults.
• Maintains accurate information on the unit board.
• Processes all computer documents appropriately differentiating between temporary and permanent documents and obtaining signatures as needed.
• Ensures that the work area is organized.
• Maintains open communication with the patient care team to relay pertinent information regarding patient and unit needs.
• Assists with activities of daily life (bath, feed, play, etc.) and other patient care as directed.
• Ensures an adequate stock of all necessary equipment and supplies in designated areas at established par levels.
• Responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement.
• Participates in unit, departmental and hospital educational programs.
• Attends unit/departmental meetings regularly.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the care of patients of all ages; neonates, infants, toddlers, school aged, adolescents and adults.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED