Ward Clerk

Ward Clerk

DEPARTMENT: 3rd Floor | Medical / Surgical Unit

The Ward Clerk performs defined clerical and receptionist functions on a nursing unit in order to provide an organized and efficient atmosphere in which to deliver patient care. Work is performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in accordance with established hospital standards, nursing department structure, process and outcome standards, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the hospital and Nursing department, taking into account the individual patient’s special physical or age-related needs.

EXPERIENCE:

  • Possess previous experience in a healthcare setting.

EDUCATION:

  • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent. 
  • Employee is trained and prepared to provide non-direct care for the age-specific group on their assigned unit.

KNOWLEDGE: 

  • Possess knowledge necessary to provide non-direct care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit. 
  • Possess a working knowledge of OSHA, infection control, safety, body mechanics, accreditation requirements, scope of practice.

ABILITIES:

  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with thoroughness and accuracy. 
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
  • Ability to manage several responsibilities simultaneously. 
  • Ability to perform the skills necessary to provide non-direct care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit.

PREFERRED: 

  • Possess a medical terminology course.
  • Computer knowledge of Meditech system (order management/POM).
  • Previous experience as a Ward Clerk or Medical Office Coordinator or equivalent.

STATUS: FULL-TIME   |   SHIFT: 2:45 PM – 11:15 PM

RATE OF PAY: $15.86 – $17.99 / HOUR

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Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical

***There is a $20,000 sign-on bonus for MS3W day-shift nurses with 3+ years of experience***

The Staff Nurse is a professional care provider who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients. The Staff Nurse will provide care to those patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation and coordination with other health care team members, taking into account the individual patient’s special physical or age-related needs. Work is performed in accordance with established hospital policies, work rules, nursing department/unit standards, regulatory and accreditation requirements and consistent with the philosophy, goals and the mission of the hospital and nursing department. Coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching, and provides leadership by working cooperatively with other disciplines in maintaining standards for professional nursing and hospital practice in the clinical setting, taking into account the individual patient’s special physical or age-related needs.

SHIFT: 6:45 AM – 7:15 PM
STATUS: 36 HOURS 

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited nursing program. Employee is trained and prepared to care for the age-specific group served on their assigned unit.

PREFERRED:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/ REGISTRATION:
Possess current NYS license for Registered Professional Nurse. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification to be obtained within six (6) months of hire or transfer.

EXPERIENCE:
None

PREFERRED:
Unit Specific Certifications. One (1) or more years’ experience in acute care nursing. American Heart Association Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

From: $32.00 – $47.62 per hour

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Nurse Assistant – Medical/Surgical

***There is a $5,000 sign on bonus for full time and a $2,500 sign on bonus for part time Nurse Assistant’s***

The Nurse Assistant provides basic nursing care to patients, transports patients within the hospital, and monitors a safe and clean environment in order to assist nursing and medical personnel in the routine care of patients and the organization of the nursing unit taking into account the individual patient’s age-specific needs.

Work is performed under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse in accordance with established hospital standards, nursing department structure, process and outcome standards, established regulatory and accreditation requirements, and the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the hospital and the assigned nursing department taking into account the individual patient’s special physical or age-related needs.

EDUCATION:   High school diploma or equivalent.  Employee is trained and prepared to care for the age-specific groups which include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/ REGISTRATION:  None at start.  Basic Life Support certification within six (6) months of hire, three (3) months for ECC and Float Pool positions.

EXPERIENCE:    None.

PREFERRED:     Nurse Assistant Certification or previous experience in a healthcare setting.

(Multiple shifts available)
SHIFT(s):
10:45 PM – 7:15 AM                  STATUS: 40 HOURS
6:45 AM – 3:15 PM                  STATUS: 40 HOURS
2:45 PM – 11:15 PM                  STATUS: 40 HOURS

RATE: $16.91 – $19.04 / HOUR
– Experience differential after one (1) year of service. 

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