Position Summary:

　　Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs the receptionist and secretarial duties on the unit assigned and meets the communication needs of the patient (family, departmental staff and medical staff). Supports the nursing staff by performing specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient. Assist and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Maintains patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and respects patient’s rights.

　　Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

　　Performs purposeful hourly rounding including: Pain, Position, Personal needs, and Possessions

　　Promptly answers telephone/call lights in a polite manner and relaying pertinent information to the appropriate staff

　　Assists nursing staff with patient care by making patient beds, giving baths, passing waters, feeding patients, providing oral care, accurate Intake & Output, assisting with mobilization/ambulation, daily weights, performing bedside glucose testing and obtaining vital signs and any other duties assigned by the RN

　　Greets patient/family upon arrival to the nursing unit and assists in the transportation of patients to and from other units and test areas

　　Ensures all rooms and work areas are clean and tidy (e.g. patient rooms, clean utility, and soiled utility), IV poles, suction machines, commodes, and other equipment are cleaned and properly stored

　　Has working knowledge of our electronic health record system and computer

　　Upon discharge of patient, prepares room for new patient including removal of patient care equipment and supplies as appropriate (e.g. IV poles, commodes, urinals, and suction canisters)

　　Accurately transcribes and processes physician orders

　　Orders and maintains supplies and forms

　　Maintains census board of admissions, discharges and transfers to and from unit and completes assigned logs

　　Maintains appropriate documentation, update charts accurately and timely, anticipates admits and discharges ensuring proper paperwork is in place

　　Monitors cardiac monitors and reports any alarms to the appropriate nursing staff or Charge Nurse

　　Processes orders in computer system before noting as completed

　　Requisitions tests as ordered, completes necessary forms and notifies consultations timely

　　Assists in directing patients/families as needed; treats all with respect

　　Interacts professionally with patient/families and provides explanations and verbal reassurance as necessary

　　Demonstrates ability to utilize the electronic record

　　Demonstrates ability to assist with patient positioning, picking up and delivering items to other departments, and assists in setting up and taking down of traction

　　Demonstrates organizational ability through effective use of time and equipment

　　Demonstrates role reflective of unit and organizational goals; communicates with patients, visitors, co-workers, physicians and other health care members

　　Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities

　　Maintains unit logs as required

　　Maintains an orderly unit environment with sufficient supplies and equipment in order to facilitate staff performance of patient care

　　Performs all other department related duties as assigned by the RN

　　Qualifications:

　　Required:

　　High school diploma or equivalent

　　Successful completion of a Nurse Aide training program, or 6 months experience as a Nursing Assistant in a Healthcare facility, or completion of fundamentals if enrolled in an Accredited School of Nursing program

　　BLS Certification

　　Knowledge of keyboard/computer

　　Data entry experience

　　Medical terminology knowledge

　　Preferred:

　　Successful completion of a Nurse Aide training program, or 6 months experience as a Nursing Assistant in a Healthcare facility, or completion of fundamentals if enrolled in an Accredited School of Nursing program

　　Current State of Michigan CAN certification

　　Previous work experience or training as a Unit Clerk and Nurse Aide

　　Previous data entry experience

　　Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

　　We are committed to encouraging and sustaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s race, color, age, religion, sex/pregnancy (including pregnancy/childbirth or pregnancy/childbirth-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status prohibited by applicable laws. We also make good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.