Location: Sedalia,MO, USA
Nurse Aide/WardClerk must have the skill and knowledge to provide population specific care. He/She must have the ability to assess and identify needs and requirements of the patient and report the findings appropriately to the charge nurse/team leader.
The Nurse Aide/Ward Clerk reports directly to charge nurse/team leader.
Responsibilities:1. Ensure self-compliance with professional, regulatory, and government standards of care.
2. Demonstrate the knowledge and skill to perform clerical duties and personal care in regards to the patient. He/She will accurately transcribe orders and other clinical data. He/She will perform monitor training as needed.
3. Hold self accountable and responsible for work performance and continuous improvement of patient care in his/her work area and throughout hospital
4. Organize care and prioritize it by communicating and collaborating with others for a multidisciplinary approach to provide a continuity of care.
5. Ensure the satisfactory completion of clerical and personal care for patient and family.
6. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:1. Education a.) High School graduate or equivalent preferred b.) Secretarial background with some medical terminology and usage preferred c.) Central Monitor training preferred
2. Licensure/Certification a.) BLS certification required within 6 months of employment b.) MO CNA, EMT, or have completed Fundamentals Class in Nursing school
3. Work Experience a.) Successful completion of hospital orientation