Description Summary:
To provide a combination of secretarial, computer data entry, reception and clerical duties at the direction of the Administrative Nurse Manager or Designee.
Responsibilities:
1. Transcription of Physician's Orders and computer skills. Criteria A: Transcribes Physician's Orders in an accurate and timely manner according to Norwallk Hospital's Policies and Procedures. Transcription of Physician's Orders and computer skills. Criteria B: Initiates or updates appropriate patient information in the Chart Review Conservation of the computer system where appropriate. Reviews data in Chart Review on a daily basis and eliminates any non-current data, according to unit standard. Transcription of Physician's Orders and computer skills. Criteria C: Notifies appropriate personnel of STAT orders. Accesses lab values when requested. Transcription of Physician's Orders and computer skills. Criteria D: Calls department for facilitation of transcribed orders when appropriate.
2. Record Maintenance Criteria A: Prepares , maintains and forwards records in an accurate and timely manner. Record Maintenance Criteria B: Replenishes and reviews records on a daily basis, according to unit procedures. Files all reports in the correct patient's records daily . Record Maintenance Criteria C: Prepares records for admission, transfer, surgery, procedures, discharge and expiration. Delivers expiration records to Admitting, immediately. Record Maintenance Criteria D: Processes discharge records according to standard chart order.
3. Communication Criteria A: Communicates effectively and courteously with patients, visitors, and coworkers within the scope of his/her responsibilities. Identifies unit and self when answering phone. Communication Criteria B: Uses a Windows-based computer system competently. Communication Criteria C: Assists the RN in care delivery by providing accurate and timely processing of communications. Relays information to appropriate person in a timely manner.
4. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria A: Demonstrates compliance with identified policies and procedures in carrying out unit assignments i.e., postings, work sheets, maintenance of data and knowledge of medical terminology. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria B: Demonstrates willingness to assist with and improve unit operations. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria C: Maintains neat and orderly appearance and environment. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria D: Completes all competency's and annual requirements as established by the Nurse Manager. Maintains personal Educational Record.
5. Equipment and Supplies Criteria A: Monitors, orders and oversees maintenance of equipment and supplies in a proper, orderly and cost-effective manner. Equipment and Supplies Criteria B: Enters and renews chargeable items/services into computer system for patient care correctly. Equipment and Supplies Criteria C: Contacts appropriate departments as directed by Manager/designee, for needed services on nursing unit.
6. Policy and Procedure Criteria A: Receives patient posting and assists in room assignments as necessary. Policy and Procedure Criteria B: Updates and maintains Unit Secretary Worksheets where appropriate. Policy and Procedure Criteria C: Assists in QA studies as assigned by the Nurse Manager/designee. Policy and Procedure Criteria D: Maintains and updates telephone listings.
7. Unit Rounds Criteria A: Checks all patient's line of vision, and/or identification bands and bed tags per unit standards. Unit Rounds Criteria B: Sorts and delivers patient mail when received. Unit Rounds Criteria C: Respects patients privacy.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
9. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT
Other Information:
Required: High School Graduate or equivalent.
Previous secretarial/computer experience preferred with Windows based computer system.
Hospital or other health care setting experience.
Minimum Experience: zero to six months
Desired:
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 384
Department: ICU/CCU
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $16.00 - $26.83 Hourly
