What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ward Clerk - ICU (Days & Evenings) position at Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA)?
Position Overview
The Ward Clerk is responsible for supporting nursing station activities through clerical duties, maintaining confidentiality, and participating in Quality Improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include collecting and documenting patient data, notifying nursing staff of patient needs, coordinating tests and activities, processing orders promptly, and assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure smooth workflow. The role involves providing courteous assistance to patients, visitors, and staff, managing communication at the nursing station, maintaining patient records like the kardex, and ensuring proper chart handling.
Qualifications & Skills
The Ward Clerk is responsible for supporting nursing station activities through clerical duties, maintaining confidentiality, and participating in Quality Improvement initiatives. Key responsibilities include collecting and documenting patient data, notifying nursing staff of patient needs, coordinating tests and activities, processing orders promptly, and assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges to ensure smooth workflow. The role involves providing courteous assistance to patients, visitors, and staff, managing communication at the nursing station, maintaining patient records like the kardex, and ensuring proper chart handling.
Qualifications & Skills
- Completion of an approved Ward Clerk course preferred; BLS training required.
- Previous Ward Clerk experience is preferred.
- Ability to provide age-appropriate patient care.
- Physical capability for standing, sitting, walking, lifting with proper mechanics, and visual and auditory skills for effective communication and documentation.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.