Nursing Station Clerk/NSC Trainee - Full Time Evening Shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)
About the role
Nursing Station Clerks 1 are assigned to either inpatient or outpatient units where there is daily contact with patients. This team member greets visitors and directs them to appropriate locations; answers telephones; performs data entry activities; maintains daily and clinical logs; prepares, updates, and maintains patient charts and files; fills out medication tickets and pharmacy requisitions; mails patient letters; and delivers supplies and records to an assigned unit.
Responsibilities
- Orient patient and/or family to unit, providing general information regarding the room, unit and hospital and serve as a contact person to patients and families.
- Give information on patient condition within existing policies, and direct visitors to the appropriate locations.
- Process physicians' orders by recording written orders in charts, kardex, flag sheets, or directly into a computer file after review by a Registered Nurse; and by filling out medication tickets and pharmacy requisitions.
- Receive new admissions.
- Prepare and maintain patient charts, daily log and clinic log.
Qualifications
- Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Nursing Station Clerk 1.
- Provisional Appointment: In the absence of an eligible list with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered.
- 55b/c Appointment: This position is eligible for 55b/c designation and are subject to verification of applicant eligibility.
- Section 70.1 Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive service in a title approved for transfer to Nursing Station Clerk 1.
Benefits
While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Qualified candidates will demonstrate excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, knowledge and understanding of patient care and effectively respond to changing patient needs by making decisions based on ethical principles and adhering to our high standard of excellence.
Pay
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $36,232 - $38,235 / year. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate's validated years of comparable experience.
Schedule
Full-time
Benefits
Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as: Location pay for UUP, CSEA & PEF full-time positions ($4000)Inconvenience pay/supplemental shift differential. ($575)
Primary Location
US-NY-Stony Brook
Hiring Area
18 North Hospital Observation Unit
Posting End Date
Sep 10, 2026, 11:59:00 AM
Anticipated Pay Range
$40,807 - $42,810 / Year