Nursing Assistant- 5East- Nights- PRN

Department :

34407 Navicent Health Medical Center - Nursing : Medical / Surgical IU 5 East

Status : Part time

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Hou rs Per Week : 24

Schedule Details / Additional Information :

7p-7a

Pay Range

$16.80 - $25.20

Major Responsibilities :

Assures timely and accurate order entry and verification

• Accurately enters orders into computer and records current time on order sheet.
• Reviews all charts for stat / now orders and immediately notifies nurse of orders.
• Follows correct procedure in relaying orders to Pharmacy and other departments
• Clarifies all unfamiliar orders with nurse, physician or physician extender
• Follows through on order verification, flagging charts and 24 hour verification.
• Effectively manages different levels of downtime / recovery.
• Schedules and successfully completes all PRISM update training courses.

Maintains medical record and assures HIPAA regulations met

Serves as central communication and reception hub for the unit

Maintains order and cleanliness of the central station and operations of designated equipment.

Assures timely throughput patient processes

Facilitates obtaining supplies and materials for patient care, assuring appropriate charges

Demonstrates Commitment to Coworkers and professional growth

Licensure, Registration, and / or Certification Required :

None

Education Required :

High school diploma or GED equivalency certification required

Experience Required :

One year experience with computer programs and public contact required. Must have demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize work in stressful environments and deal with customers in a positive manner.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required :

Six to eight weeks structured training required. An additional two to three weeks of shift orientation required to become independently functional. Demonstrates ability to operate and problem solve with equipment. Must be able to perform duties with a high degree of accuracy. Must have good communication skill. Must be able to utilize tact and diplomacy when dealing with patients, patient's families, visitors, physicians and other members of the staff. Must display courtesy and friendliness at all times. Must be able to work irregular schedules, holidays and weekends due to staffing and census fluctuation. Discretion required in handling confidential information. Must be able to recognize the pivotal nature of the position and the potential impact on the hospital growth, service excellence and financial performance.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions :

Must be able to use visual acuity to see monitor screen, computer and hard copy materials. Must be able to hear and verbally communicate in person and over the phone or radio. Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time (up to 2 hours). Must be able to comprehend and learn operation of various office equipment. Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 50-60# specific to job evaluation. Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and apply proper body mechanics during the transfers and transport supplies and / or equipment using proper body mechanics. Must be able to lift up to 10# specific to job evaluation.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.