Ward Clerk (Nursing)
Northwell Health
•Onsite
About The Position
This is a part-time position (18.75 hours per week) for a Ward Clerk in Nursing, working the 3 PM to 11 PM shift. The role involves utilizing time-management skills to accomplish general duties and assist in non-nursing functions as directed. The Ward Clerk supports the operational performance of the ward through various tasks, ensuring a clean and organized environment, accurate record-keeping, and appropriate patient care support.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Typing 30 wpm and/or data entry skills (80 keystrokes per minute), required.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior clerical experience, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs general, non-nursing duties supporting operational performance of ward.
- Places and receives phone calls.
- Answers patient call bells and relays messages.
- Reviews and maintains patient charts.
- Collects and organizes all patient data.
- Transcribes physician orders.
- Maintains unit areas in a clean, neat manner and restocks supplies as needed.
- Returns soiled equipment to Central Supply.
- Returns patient charts to Medical Records.
- Monitors patient ID - wrist bands, bed utensils.
- Maintains accurate census sheet and/or diet roster.
- Responds appropriately to changes and/or emergencies.
- Anticipates work-flow and completes assigned/necessary tasks in allotted time.
- Uses equipment/machines related to assigned duties.
- Wears appropriate uniform.
- Keeps supervisor informed of any problems.
- Performs related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
