Essential Functions:

• Utilize professional standards of care and adhere to NRMC BHU policies. 
• Complete the dietary and supply order in a timely manner. 
• Keep sufficient supply of all unit chart forms and have sufficient amount of chart packets readily available. 
• Ability to stay calm and appropriately manage unit secretary duties, even during a stressful situation. 
• Break down charts and review for missing information before sending to HIS. 
• Understands and follows HIPPA regulations. 
• Ability to be responsive to patient needs in a caring and compassionate manner.
• Understands the billing process and is able to complete this accurately and in a timely fashion as necessary. 
• Ability to handle phone calls (in coming and out going) promptly, accurately, and professionally.
• Knowledge of and ability to file all loose filing every shift. 
• Knowledge of the guardianship process and involuntary hold process.
• Appropriately conduct and document groups as needed. 
• Assist in facilitating telehealth visits with psychiatrist.
• Complete other duties as assigned. 

• The individual shall be able to locate and identify the appropriate remedy to problems using established procedures and protocols. 
• This individual shall be able to work well in a structured team environment with a variety of disciplines and help maintain cohesion between team members. 
• This individual shall be able to utilize best practice and procedures to assist in the care and wellbeing of patients served, and address clinical and ethical dilemmas in a professional and competent manner. 

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to distressed patients, families or visitors.
• Possible exposure to inside environmental conditions.

Physical Demands:

• Requires standing, sitting or walking for up to 8 hours or longer per day.
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Requirements:

• CPR and NCI Certification within 6 months of hire and kept current.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must adhere to NRMC appearance and attire policy.

Preferred Requirements:

• Psychiatric experience preferred, but not required.