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In MedSurg 9 Harbert at Main Campus Harbert Tower

Work schedule will be Part-time Benefits Eligible on the Day Evening Shift, Monday through Friday varying days. Every other Saturday and Sunday. 0645-1915.

Summary:

Works under the supervision of RNs and LPNs to provide assistive care, clerical support, and communication for patients, team members, professional and technical staff, and visitors.

Other Information:

One year of clerical experience required and familiarity with medical terminology preferred.
Candidate must have at least one of the following:

Six months of patient care experience within the last two years
Enrolled in a medical related college programs and in clinical rotation
CNA, CMA, PCT or EMT certification

Essential:

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:

Basic Life Support

Essential:

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:

High School Diploma Graduate or Equivalent

Essential:

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:

1 Year job experience as Staff Level with specialization in the field of Administrative or Clerical or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Patient Care Technician
Certified Emergency Medical Technician ADPH
Certified Medical Assistant AAMA
Certified Medical Assistant ARMA

9 Harbert is a 24 bed medical-surgical unit with a focus on children with nephrology and gastrointestinal disorders, which includes kidney and liver transplant patients. We also care for endocrinology and urology patients, most commonly new onset diabetes and post urologic surgery care. Some of our most common diagnoses are: biliary atresia, liver failure, nephrotic syndrome, end stage renal disease, kidney and/or liver transplant, lupus, GI motility disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, failure to thrive/malnutrition, short gut syndrome, diabetes mellitus, and pancreatitis. These conditions affect children of all ages, so we care for the neonate up to the adolescent child. Nurses on 9 Harbert have the opportunity to become proficient in many nursing skills, including IV placement, NG/TP tube placement, CVL care, gastrostomy tube care, ostomy care, peritoneal dialysis, and insulin administration. We pride ourselves in delivering expert care to our patients so that they may achieve the best outcomes possible.

Getting To Know Children's: The Significant Role of Clinical Support Staff

Schedule: Monday through Friday varying days. Every other Saturday and Sunday. 0645-1915, Day-Evening Shift, 12-Hour Shifts

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