SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing clerical support to the patient care area ensuring effective and efficient services are delivered.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)

• Manage the units communication systems (telephone, pagers, patient call system, nurse spectra phone, computers, etc.) to facilitate communication between members of the health care team and their clients.
• Interact with all visitors, physicians, coworkers and other departments in a customer friendly manner.
• Establish and maintain floor inventory of identified forms and supplies.
• Maintain identified patient record while the patient is admitted to the unit.
• Assist charge nurse with completing computerized orders and telemetry monitoring.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Obtain and maintain CPR Certification required
• Ability to successfully complete telemetry class to obtain basic knowledge of cardiac rhythms to be completed by the end of orientation
• Current CNA certification
• High school diploma/GED preferred

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with prevalent professional demeanor
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation
• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in fast paced, rapidly changing, and regulated environment
• Effective time management