Nursing Clerk, Emergency Dept - North

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health in Abilene, Texas is seeking a Nurse Clerk responsible for clerical duties such as updating and organizing information on a nursing unit. The role includes coordinating work within the unit and responding to nursing staff and physician inquiries.

Candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent, and experience is not required. Training includes the completion of HMC Nursing clerk course and unit-based orientation.

Qualifications

• Completion of HMC Nursing clerk course as it is offered.
• EMR training and access (provided by HMC) prior to completion of unit orientation.
• Unit-based orientation.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of clerical duties related to unit organization.
• Coordinate work within the nursing unit.
• Respond to inquiries from staff and physicians.

Skills

Ability to maintain professional appearance and decorum at all times

Ability to handle confidential information

Education

High School or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for performing a variety of clerical duties relating to the updating and organizing of information on a nursing unit, coordinating work within the unit, reporting pertinent information to ED team members, providers and nursing leadership as appropriate, and responding to inquiries and requests from nursing staff and physicians. Nurse Clerks have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities, surveys and improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• High School or equivalent.

Minimum Work Experience

• No previous experience.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Completion of HMC Nursing clerk course as it is offered.
• EMR training and access (provided by HMC) prior to completion of unit orientation.
• Unit-based orientation.

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Ability to maintain professional appearance and decorum at all times.
• Ability to handle confidential information.

Designated Driver

• No

OSHA Category

• 1 - High Risk