Performs general clerical and receptionist duties including medical record maintenance, order processing, typing, and/or word processing, and materials management functions on the nursing unit. Assists visitors, nursing staff, and members of the health care team. Assists in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment. Completes all other work related duties as assigned.
Performs nursing assistant duties under the direct training of the registered nurse, licensed vocational nurse, or nurse manager.
Required Skills
1. Ability to interact and communicate with people over the telephone and/or in person, often in stressful situations.
Required Experience
A. Work Experience ****
Hospital setting preferred.
B. Education and Training
Successful completion of an approved educational program for nursing assistants or equivalent.
High School graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of an approved unit clerk program within one year of employment.
C. License/Registration/Certification
1. Nursing assistant certification preferred.
2. Current CPR (from the American Heart Association)
1. Ability to interact and communicate with people over the telephone and/or in person, often in stressful situations.