Ward Clerk (Nursing)

Northwell Health Inc

  • Bay Shore, NY
  • 12 days ago

    Highlights

    When determining a team members base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBay Shore, NY

    Description

    Job Description

    Uses time-management-skills in accomplishing general duties and assisting in non-nursing functions, as directed.

    Job Responsibility

      • Performs general, non-nursing duties supporting operational performance of ward including, but not limited to:
    • Placing and receiving phone calls.

    • Answering patient call bells and relaying messages.

    • Reviewing and maintaining patient charts.

    • Collecting and organizing all patient data.

    • Transcribing physician orders.

    • Maintaining unit areas in clean, neat manner and restocking supplies, as needed.

    • Returning soiled equipment to Central Supply.

    • Returning patient charts to Medical Records.

    • Monitoring patient ID - wrist bands, bed utensils

    • Maintaining accurate census sheet and/or diet roster.

    • Responding appropriately to changes and/or emergencies.

    • Anticipating work-flow and completing assigned/necessary tasks in allotted time.

    • Using equipment/machines related to assigned duties.

    • Wearing appropriate uniform.

    • Keeping supervisor informed of any problems.

    • Performs related duties, as required

    • ADA Essentials Functions

    Job Qualification

    • High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

    • Prior clerical experience, preferred.

    • Typing 30 wpm and/or data entry skills (80 keystrokes per minute), required.

    • Knowledge of medical terminology, required

    • Additional Salary Detail

    The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team members base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

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