NICU Night Unit Clerk | Front Desk & Care Coordination

Nemours in; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Unit Clerk for the NICU Night shift to join our nursing team. This full-time position requires weekend and holiday coverage and focuses on facilitating smooth patient care communication and administrative tasks on the unit.

The clerk will front desk coverage, relay information between physicians, nurses and departments, enter orders, manage the unit board, and assist with daily patient care activities as directed by the team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Minimum of one year experience in a related role.
• Medical terminology training preferred.
• Previous clerical experience in a health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct patients at front desk and handle calls.
• Deliver reports and supplies to patient areas on request.
• Relay information between physicians, nurses and departments.
• Enter orders into the computer and follow up as needed.
• Maintain accurate unit boards and organize the work area.
• Assist with daily patient care activities as directed by the team.
• Ensure adequate stock of equipment and supplies at designated areas.
• Participate in quality improvement and departmental meetings.
• Communicate open lines of communication within the patient care team.

Skills

BLS Certification

Medical terminology

Clerical skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Unit Clerk for the NICU Night shift to join our nursing team. This full-time position requires weekend and holiday coverage and focuses on facilitating smooth patient care communication and administrative tasks on the unit.

The clerk will front desk coverage, relay information between physicians, nurses and departments, enter orders, manage the unit board, and assist with daily patient care activities as directed by the team.