Unit Clerk

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Unit Director or designee, assists in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing unit by performing clerical, receptionist, and coordination duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area.

Qualifications

• Education and Certification:
  • High School graduate or equivalent required upon hire
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required within 90 days of hire
• Training and Experience:
  • Successful completion of general and nursing orientation within three (3) months of hire
  • Completion of the following competencies within three (3) months of hire:
    • Unit orientation
    • Unit safety
    • Attendance requirements
    • Effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills
    • Age specific care
    • Computer training
    • Accurate documentation, transcription, order entry
    • Maintain medical record/chart
    • Order departmental supplies
    • Communication skills: intra/inter department
    • Transfer and discharge patients
    • Participation in Code Blue
    • Restraint training

Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Ability to perform heavy lifting
• Sustained standing and walking
• Work under stress
• Exposure to infectious diseases