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Clerk Nursing Casual

McLaren Health, Bay City, MI, United States


Administrative/Clerical Position

Maintains a work environment conducive to efficient unit operation. Maintains accurate and complete records, charts, files, and unit supplies
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Completes work assignments during scheduled time period while maintaining a work environment conducive to efficient unit operation
Maintains current inventory of unit supplies and equipment, accepts responsibility for reordering supplies in anticipation of unit needs.
Facilitates the resolution of identified problems through factual documentation and reporting.
Maintains accurate and complete records, charts, files:
Admission/discharge charts prepared in a uniform manner
All patient records properly identified and checked daily for needed forms.
Past records available on unit
Current chart copies of Ancillary Service reports maintained
Surgical charts checked and completed
Accurately enters orders into computer system
Utilizes computer system according to established guidelines and procedures including:
Attending required classes and reviews
Demonstrating competence in all computer applications
Assisting with distribution and posting of reports and forms
Identifying and reporting hardware/software problems to appropriate resource persons.
Adheres to established emergency and disaster procedures
Demonstrates competency and knowledge in the utilization of specified equipment
Demonstrates competency and knowledge in performing basic and specified skills
Assumes responsibility for obtaining current accurate information and expanding knowledge base through utilization of appropriate learning experiences
Assists in maintaining a safe unit environment
Consistently demonstrates Bay Pride behaviors
Complies with Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals
Participates in performance improvement activities
Performs other related duties as required and directed
Qualifications:
Required:
High School diploma or equivalent
Certificate of successful completion of a course in Clerk-Nursing or comparable education and/or experience
BLS issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross Certification