Unit Clerk (Ward Clerk) Monday - Friday 2nd shift -3p-11p

Acadia Healthcare•Magee, MS

28d

About The Position

This position requires an active C.N.A. license. Must be able to take patient's citals, assist in living and moving patients, helping patients with daily living skills (ADLs)1.Must be at least 21 years of age.2.High school diploma or equivalent. 3.Must be CPR certified and able to perform CPR on the floor.4.Must maintain a valid MS drivers license and abide by Rehabilitation Centers, Inc. Drivers Policy. Complete diet sheets, perform and document vital signs, heights, and weights on patients accurately and according to schedule and report abnormal readings to nurse. Measure patients' head circumference on admission and PRN (As Needed) accurately and in a timely manner. Maintain daily worksheet, current forms, and proper tab filing in medical charts accurately and in a timely manner. Locate patients for physician rounds and psychiatric staffings in a timely manner. Assist nurse during medication administration time. Set up water for medication administration in a timely manner. Assist in transporting patients to appointments in a timely manner. Transport lab specimens/reports to and from clinic/hospital in a timely manner. Transport drug orders to pharmacy and submit requisition for nursing supplies as assigned. Document in the medical chart on residents when they leave facility on pass and return to facility from pass accurately and in a timely manner. Ensure confidentiality of resident's identity by requiring caller to provide patient's Identification number. Answer telephone in a polite, courteous manner, and correctly transfer calls to requested extension in a timely manner Provide care and/or conduct patient/resident interactions in a manner appropriate for the age, culture, and population being served. Follow all safety policies and adhere to all worker's compensation program guidelines. Other duties as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Requirements

Active C.N.A. license
Must be at least 21 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be CPR certified and able to perform CPR on the floor
Must maintain a valid MS drivers license and abide by Rehabilitation Centers, Inc. Drivers Policy

Responsibilities

Take patient's vitals
Assist in living and moving patients
Helping patients with daily living skills (ADLs)
Complete diet sheets
Perform and document vital signs, heights, and weights on patients accurately and according to schedule and report abnormal readings to nurse
Measure patients' head circumference on admission and PRN (As Needed) accurately and in a timely manner
Maintain daily worksheet, current forms, and proper tab filing in medical charts accurately and in a timely manner
Locate patients for physician rounds and psychiatric staffings in a timely manner
Assist nurse during medication administration time
Set up water for medication administration in a timely manner
Assist in transporting patients to appointments in a timely manner
Transport lab specimens/reports to and from clinic/hospital in a timely manner
Transport drug orders to pharmacy and submit requisition for nursing supplies as assigned
Document in the medical chart on residents when they leave facility on pass and return to facility from pass accurately and in a timely manner
Ensure confidentiality of resident's identity by requiring caller to provide patient's Identification number
Answer telephone in a polite, courteous manner, and correctly transfer calls to requested extension in a timely manner
Provide care and/or conduct patient/resident interactions in a manner appropriate for the age, culture, and population being served
Follow all safety policies and adhere to all worker's compensation program guidelines
Other duties as assigned