Unit Clerk

Talentify; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Nursing Unit Assistant in Odessa, TX to support the Unit Director in planning, organizing and evaluating unit activities. You will perform clerical, receptionist and coordination duties while maintaining the area’s environment.

Responsibilities include accurate documentation, order entry and intra/inter-department communication; you will assist with transfers and discharges. A high school diploma and BLS within 90 days are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required upon hire.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Successful completion of general and nursing orientation within 3 months.
• Completion of mandatory competencies within 3 months including unit safety, time management and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating nursing unit activities.
• Perform clerical, receptionist and coordination duties and maintain the environment.
• Ensure accurate documentation, transcription and order entry; transfer/discharge patients.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Tools

Computer Training

Medical record/documentation

Job description

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Unit Director or designee, he/she assists in planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing unit by performing clerical, receptionist, and coordination duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area.

Qualifications:

• A. Education and Certification:
  
  
  
  • 1.High School graduate or equivalent required upon hire.
  
  
  • 2. Basic Life support ( BLS) Certification required within (90) days of hire.
  
  
  
  


• B. Training and Experience:
  
  
  
  • 1. Successful completion of general and nursing orientation within three (3) months of hire.
  
  
  • 2. Completion of the following competencies within three (3) months of hire:
    
    
    
    • a. Unit orientation
    
    
    • b. Unit safety
    
    
    • c. Attendance requirements
    
    
    • d. Effective time management, prioritization and organizational skills
    
    
    • e. Age specific care
    
    
    • f. Computer Training
    
    
    • g. Accurate documentation, transcription, order entry
    
    
    • h. Maintain medical record/chart
    
    
    • i. Order departmental supplies
    
    
    • j. Communication skills: intra/inter department
    
    
    • k. Transfer and discharge patients
    
    
    • l. Participation in Code Blue
    
    
    • m.Restraint Training
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• A. Ability to perform:
  
  
  
  • 1. Heavy Lifting
  
  
  • 2. Sustained standing and walking
  
  
  • 3. Work under stress
  
  
  
  


• B. Exposure to infectious diseases