Emergency Department Receptionist — Patient Care & Support

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee is seeking a nursing support associate to assist the nursing staff and physicians with processing and implementing orders for patients. This role reports to the charge nurse and Clinical Director of the unit, collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality care.

Three 12-hour shifts are offered, with rotation based on unit need and no guaranteed days off.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal communication skills are required for this position.
• Ability to be self-directed and maintain quality focus is essential.
• Commitment to following hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Accurately transcribes physician orders.
• Answers patient call lights and relays messages to staff promptly.
• Assists physicians with obtaining needed information on patients.
• May assist nurses with tasks as needed.
• May assist with moving, transferring, bathing and other patient ADLs.
• Adheres to infection control standards and safety policies.
• Filing and administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Self-directed

Quality focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee is seeking a nursing support associate to assist the nursing staff and physicians with processing and implementing orders for patients. This role reports to the charge nurse and Clinical Director of the unit, collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality care.

Three 12-hour shifts are offered, with rotation based on unit need and no guaranteed days off.