Nursing Unit Administrative Specialist

NPT Newport Hospital; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a unit clerical specialist to support nursing staff on the unit under the Nursing Director's direction. You will perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties, maintain patient records, and ensure accurate documentation in current computer systems.

Position details include shift from 0700–1530, every other weekend and holidays, 8-hour days, located at Newport Hospital, 11 Friendship Street, Newport, RI.

Qualifications

• High School diploma (or equivalent) and computer data entry skills.
• Clerical experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Records and types unit council minutes. Safety checks as designated by department director.
• Initiates and maintains patient records according to policy.
• Demonstrates competence in use of current computer systems. Posts diet restrictions and NPO restrictions on Lab work.
• Ensures medical records & x-rays are copied for transfer to other facilities.

Education

High School diploma (or equivalent)

Job description

Brown University Health seeks a unit clerical specialist to support nursing staff on the unit under the Nursing Director's direction. You will perform a variety of clerical and administrative duties, maintain patient records, and ensure accurate documentation in current computer systems.

Position details include shift from 0700–1530, every other weekend and holidays, 8-hour days, located at Newport Hospital, 11 Friendship Street, Newport, RI.