Ward Clerk PRN

Missouri Delta Medical Center • Sikeston, MO

114d

About The Position

The position involves assisting with the planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating activities at the nursing station. This includes performing clerical or receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment. The role requires respecting the confidentiality of patient, hospital, and physician-related information, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and utilizing reference materials as necessary. The individual will collect and document patient data accurately, notify nursing personnel of patient needs, and confer with them regarding the scheduling of patient tests and activities. Additionally, the position involves processing STAT orders and physician orders promptly, assisting in admissions, transfers, and discharges, and providing courteous assistance to patients, visitors, and nursing staff. Competency in Ward Clerk clerical skills is essential, along with promoting good public relations for the nursing department and utilizing problem-solving skills to address issues. The role acts as a communication hub at the nursing station, maintaining an up-to-date patient kardex and ensuring the patient charge is organized and functional.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved Ward Clerk course preferred.
• BLS training required.
• Previous Ward Clerk experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating activities at the nursing station.
• Respects the confidentiality of patient, hospital and physician related information.
• Participates in Quality Improvement.
• Independently utilizes reference materials as necessary.
• Collects and documents patient data correctly.
• Notifies appropriate nursing personnel of patient needs/requests.
• Confers with nursing personnel regarding the scheduling of patient tests and activities.
• Processes STAT orders immediately and notifies team leader/charge nurse and other involved departments.
• Processes physician orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assists in admission, transfer, and discharges to provide for a smooth work flow.
• Assists patients, visitors, and nursing staff as needed and/or directed in a courteous manner.
• Competently performs Ward Clerk clerical skills.
• Promotes good public relations for the nursing department/hospital.
• Utilizes basic problem solving skills to prevent or resolve problems.
• Acts as focus of communications at the nursing station regarding patient care activities, patient location, and provides information and direction.
• Initiates and maintains an up-to-date patient kardex.
• Maintains the patient charge in appropriate and functional order; prepares and transfers chart following death or discharge.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees