Summary:

The Nursing Assistant is qualified to attend to the needs of the Patient area, performing duties as indicated by the responsibilities checked above under direct supervision of the unit charge person. The Nursing Assistant is trained in the delivery of age appropriate care by hospital policy. Performs assigned tasks in accordance with the hospital’s philosophy, values, standards, policies and procedures.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Vital signs are completed and reported.

• Answers telephone, records necessary information and routes call or message to appropriate personnel.

• Keeps patients records current.

• Notifies nurse of any significant changes in patient condition within 5 minutes of identification.

• Requisitions supplies and equipment.

• Returns all films by end of shift.

• Transports patient as indicated.

• Obtains x-rays and medical records as indicated.

• Assist in chemotherapy area as needed.

• Keeps ample blank charts available for new patients.

• Types correspondence, reports and photocopies information as indicated.

• Ensures that all charts are supplied with appropriate forms for documentation.

• Relays messages to appropriate caregiver within 5-10 minutes of receiving message.

• Prioritizes orders in the order entry system in a timely and accurate manner.

• All reports are posted in a timely and accurate manner.

• Schedules patient’s appointments with physician’s office, other departments and follow-up.

• Uses computer system(s) appropriately.

• Assists others as necessary, always using time constructively.

• Pre-admits all patients prior to the patient’s day of initial consultation

• Answers telephone properly, screening calls, pulling charts, relaying messages to appropriate staff in a professional manner.

• Demonstrates ability to recognize priorities and deals with them appropriately.

• Order entry for radiology and laboratory procedures

• Collects co-pays and takes monies to the appropriate area.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS

Work Type:

Full Time