Ward Clerk
Company: Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing
Location: Syracuse
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing - Here At Van Duyn
Center We Know That:OUR STAFF Is The Hub Of The Healthcare
Universe!Join a TEAM that's out of this WORLD!
Van Duyn Center delivers quality care to those we serve,with a team
of healthcare professionals that are truly STELLAR!
VDC is eager to hire multiple qualified candidates for ALL SHIFTS
(Full Time & Part Time) for multiple Departments---..and we're
looking to treat YOU like a STAR for joining our team!
Each new hire will be eligible for a chance to win prizes such
as:
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Job Title: Ward Clerk
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Reports to: Director of Nursing
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Position Summary:
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The Ward Clerk acts as a representative for the Nursing Team and
assists the Nurse Manager and Charge Nurses' in setting the tone
for the Ward. The Ward Clerk shares the responsibility for
establishing and maintaining communications within the Nursing Unit
and between the Unit and other Divisions in the Facility. The Ward
Clerk demonstrates positive communication skills, tact and
diplomacy. The Ward Clerk exhibits a working knowledge of Van Duyn
Center's policies and procedures and an understanding of other
department functions with an ability to refer people to appropriate
resources as needed. The Ward Clerk in addition to the above
functions possesses secretarial skills, knowledge of medical and
nursing terminology, flexibility to respond to situations as they
arise and an ability to anticipate unit needs.
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Responsibilities:
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1. Maintain and accurately file and neat comprehensive medical
records and maintaining a basic chart file on the Units as
requested by the Director of Medical Records.
2. Prepares a variety of forms used for resident care, including
but not limited admission charts, assignment sheets, etc.
3. Orders supplies by filling out an order supply form as warranted
from Central Supply. In the event of an emergency, Ward Clerks will
have to go to Central Supply to pick up order.
4. Keeps Unit appropriately stocked by maintaining par levels of
supplies, forms and stationery.
5. Arranges for admissions, discharges and transfers of residents
by communicating and coordinating with involved persons as directed
and prepares appropriate paperwork.
6. Generates Point of Care aide documentation reports per
established schedule twice each day for Unit Manager review.
7. Communicates with Nutrition and Food Services regarding need for
supplies, early, or late trays and cancellation of trays.
8. Channels communications/takes and relays messages for Unit
Manager/Charge Nurse and staff members from other departments,
residents and others as indicated.
9. Handles confidential records and maintains their
confidentiality. Flag charts for completion of required
information. Assist with handling of comprehensive record during
physician visit. Maintains a neat, orderly desk and front
environment on assigned Unit.
10. Greets and directs visitors. Conveys facility information and
regulations to residents and visitors as necessary.
11. Files as directed by Unit Manager/Charge Nurse and Director of
Medical Records.
12. Schedules resident's appointments, x-ray, EKG, and arranges
transportation. Prepares copies of resident information needed for
appointments.
13. Provides secretarial support to assigned Units and provides
assistance to other Units in the absence of the Ward Clerk, while
performing other related activities as necessary. Coverage for 7th
floor and clinic
14. In consultation with the Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse maintains
lab records, fills out consult forms, lab requisitions and copies
paperwork as needed/directed.
15. Reviews lab requisitions prepared by Nursing Staff or prepares
newly ordered lab requisitions for daily lab work and correlates
calls to lab for pick-up of specimens and stat lab work on the
units.
16. Assist in completing new admission paperwork as directed.
17. Maintains a positive attitude and provides excellent customer
service..
18. Performs other work-related duties as directed.
19. Completes audits as assigned
20. Communicates with Maintenance, Housekeeping, and Laundry to
relay needs, make requests, and follow up on services
requested.
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Physical Requirements:
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Qualifications:
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Van Duyn is an equal opportunity employer.
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Keywords: Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing, Syracuse , Ward Clerk, Other , Syracuse, New York
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