What are the responsibilities and job description for the MHT Unit Clerk - Central State Hospital position at Seven Counties?
Job Description:
Provides administrative assistance and administrative coordination of a patient care unit. Maintains a positive attitude and influence on the unit. Monitors the nursing station at all times by being present at the station.. Assures the unit is well organized, neat, clean and tidy; patient records (charts) are maintained correctly according to medical records standards and guidelines; hospital and nursing policies and procedures are followed for general patient care and nursing functions. Manages all phone communications in a positive professional manner. Files, secures forms, keeps logs, calendars, tracks data, completes reports as requested/needed.
Provides respectful patient communications and patient care. Provides basic ADL care and safety monitoring according to the treatment plan for individual age, gender, and cultural specific needs. Measures vital signs, height, weight, intake and output, accurately uses equipment, escorts and transports patients, carries out treatment plans for patients, utilizes therapeutic communication, and works within hospital and departmental standards of practice and care. Meets patient needs and requests.
Coordinates related administrative duties as applicable to the patient care unit or nursing department, including, but not limited to, data collection, conducting chart audits, tabulating information etc.
Completes annual training required as scheduled and other related duties as assigned.
Time Type:
Full timeSeven Counties Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or protected veteran status.