What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ward Clerk position at JAMAICA HOSPITAL NURSING HOME INC?
DEPARTMENT : JAMAICA HOSPITAL NURSING HOME- NURSING GERIATRICS FLOOR 3N
Work Schedule : Full Time Days
The Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home is a 228 bed state-of-the-art Rehabilitation and Long Term facility. We offer comprehensive services for short-term care, including rehabilitative, medical, and social services. From its onset, Trump Pavilion has built a reputation on quality and continues today to be one of the finest nursing and rehabilitation centers in Queens. We are currently seeking an experienced Ward Clerk for an immediate full-time day shift opportunity.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
As Ward Clerk, you will be responsible for the daily clerical and reception duties on a nursing unit. Assisting staff nurses and Nursing Care Coordinators with various clerical functions. Additional duties will include :
- Establishing and maintaining systems and procedures for ensuring appropriate supply inventory and equipment in Nursing Unit.
- Acting and serving as a liaison between Nursing Unit and other departments.
- Managing, maintaining, and updating the patient list, files and charts.
- Assembling inactive medical records.
- Completing forms, requisitions, and necessary communications to implement physician orders.
- Providing clerical / computer-assisted support in the development and maintenance of the MDS Comprehensive Care Plan.
Tagged as : ward clerk
Requirements
MUST HAVE TO EXCEL IN ROLE :