Under the supervision of nursing personnel, assists in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing station by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area. Assist professional nursing staff by performing routine duties in handling and serving patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort in accordance with physicians' orders in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of Pender Community Hospital.

Hours: Minimum 36 hours/week, 12 hour shifts, rotating weekends and holidays
Required Experience:

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Effective knowledge and familiarity with word processing, computer navigation, and e-mail
• Unit secretary experience preferred

Certificates, Licensure, Registrations

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, safety rulings, operational and maintenance and organizational policies / procedures
• Ability to write reports and correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information to patients, families, employees, health care providers, etc...
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships with staff and health care providers
• Ability to work with skill in identifying problems

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS:

• Nurse call light system
• Computer and printer
• General office materials/equipment/supplies
• Information systems
• Telephone system