Nursing Station Clerk/NSC Trainee - Full Time Evening Shift (12:00 PM - 8:30 AM)

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Nursing Station Clerk for a full-time evening shift. The role involves daily patient interaction, data entry, and maintaining patient records. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in patient care. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for permanent placement under the NY HELPS program.

Benefits

Health Plans

Leave

Pension

Qualifications

• One year of clerical, secretarial, or patient care experience in healthcare.
• Reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Nursing Station Clerk 1.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and answer phones.
• Process physicians' orders and maintain patient records.
• Orient patients and families to the unit.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cerner Power Chart

Job description

Job Description - Nursing Station Clerk/NSC Trainee - Full Time Evening Shift (12:00 PM - 8:30 PM) (2501733)

Nursing Station Clerk/NSC Trainee - Full Time Evening Shift (12:00 PM - 8:30 PM)

Position Summary

Nursing Station Clerks 1 are assigned to inpatient or outpatient units with daily contact with patients. They greet visitors, answer phones, perform data entry, maintain logs, prepare and update patient charts, fill medication tickets, mail letters, and deliver supplies and records.

Qualified candidates should demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and understanding of patient care, responding effectively to patient needs ethically and professionally.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

During the NY HELPS program, this position may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, requiring no examination but meeting minimum qualifications. Temporary appointments may be made, and in May 2024, successful temporary employees may transition to permanent non-competitive status, with a future possibility of converting to competitive status within a year.

Duties may include:

• Orienting patients and families to the unit and hospital.
• Providing patient condition information within policies and guiding visitors.
• Processing physicians' orders and maintaining patient records.
• Receiving new admissions and maintaining logs.

Qualifications

Eligible List Appointment: Candidates must be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list for Nursing Station Clerk 1.

Provisional Appointment: Requires one year of full-time clerical, secretarial, or patient care experience in a healthcare setting. Candidates must take the next available exam and be reachable on the resulting list.

55b/c Appointment: Must possess a current 55b/c eligibility letter.

Section 70.1 Transfer: Must have one year of permanent service in a qualifying title.

Preferred: Experience in peri-operative environments and with Cerner Power Chart.

Additional Notes

Include resume/CV with the application. The position remains open until filled or for 90 days. Initial review occurs two weeks after posting. Applications received before this date will have full consideration.

Additional Information

• Stony Brook Medicine is smoke-free.
• Shift changes and pass days may occur.
• Position may require respiratory protection and be designated as 'essential.'

Pre-employment Requirements

• Physical exam and medical clearance.
• Reference checks.
• Drug screening.
• Regulatory compliance and license verification.

Failure to meet these may delay start or revoke offer.

Equal Opportunity

Stony Brook University values diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination.

Additional Details

Salary range: $36,232 - $38,235 annually, based on experience. Positions may include additional pay such as location pay or shift differentials. Benefits include leave, health plans, and pension.

Job Details

Job Number: 2501733

Title: Nursing Station Clerk

Location: Ambulatory Surgery Center, Full-Time Evening Shift

Schedule: Full-time, 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Pass Days: Sat, Sun

Posting Dates: May 13 - May 28, 2025

Salary Grade: SG7