Unit Clerk - Full Time Plus - Neuroscience (Nights)

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

20d

About The Position

Provides support services to nursing staff on the Neuroscience unit. Duties include clerical work such as maintaining unit statistics, entering physician orders, and managing phone calls. The Unit Clerk may obtain initial patient information to expedite nursing care and communicates with hospital departments and physician office staff to help improve patient throughput. The position is scheduled for 42 hours per week, with a 7 p.m.–7 a.m. work shift.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent, evidence of post-secondary coursework, or relevant work experience.
• Current BLS certification through an ILCOR-provided course, such as those offered by Ochsner Health System, the American Heart Association, or the American Red Cross; the course must include a manikin check-off.
• Ability to prioritize and organize time with little delegation from nursing staff.
• Self-starter.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Computer skills.
• Good physical health, including ability to stand, sit, or walk for long periods and lift at least 20 pounds.
• Ability to work with a moderate level of noise.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to nursing staff.
• Maintain unit statistics.
• Enter physician orders.
• Manage phone calls.
• Obtain initial patient information when needed to expedite nursing care.
• Communicate with hospital departments and physician office staff to help improve patient throughput.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED