Ward Clerk

DEPARTMENT: JAMAICA HOSPITAL NURSING HOME- NURSING GERIATRICS FLOOR 3N

Work Schedule: Full Time Days

Trump Pavilion for Nursing and Rehabilitation 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School or general education diploma. One to two years of college preferred
• Must have minimum (3) years of current or recent Unit Clerk experience in an LTC setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with subordinates, department heads, nursing staff, and residents.
• Familiar with medical terminology and with material and equipment utilized in resident care.