Ward Clerk (OB)

QUALIFICATIONS Education High School graduate or equivalent Experience/Skills One year hospital or other healthcare experience Knowledge of medical terminology Required Licenses/Certifications CPR Certified Nursing Assistant preferred but not required (if working OB it is required) Working Conditions Well-lit area Well Ventilated ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES Behavioral Expectations Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations Paperwork/Documentation Responsibilities Accurately inputs orders into computer as deemed appropriate Sends copy of orders to pharmacy in timely manner Maintains accurate census information Keeps old and current charts in order Assembles new charts and labels all forms Maintains Daily Forms: Charge cards, etc.

Readies paperwork/chart for patient transfer Prepares chart for medical records upon patient discharge or transfer Maintains logbooks as requested Send forms to Physicians as required or requested Pages physicians Accurately flags charts with pertinent data (i.e., allergies, fluid restrictions, etc.) Other duties as assigned Receptionist Duties Professionally, concisely, and accurately handles incoming/outgoing communications on the nursing unit Relays phone messages to appropriated people Directs visitors to patients Communicates patient needs to appropriate persons Assumes responsibility for coordinating and maintaining a satisfactory physical environment on the unit Notifies Patient Access of patient discharges and transfers to new rooms Notifies Food & Nutritional Services of menu changes, admissions and discharges Prepare all charts for Physician Rounds as needed Receives lab values over phone and reports to nurses as indicated Informs appropriate persons of stat and now orders Orders required requisition forms and chart forms Assists in inventory as requested Nursing Assistant Duties (OB) Set up delivery tables using sterile technique Post delivery break down and instrument count Cleans patient rooms Answers call lights Ensure presence of prenatals and obtain as needed Transport patients from registration to unit Transport patients off unit as needed Schedule 2-day follow-ups with doctor Assist RN with patient care as needed Provide nursery sitting Obtain paperwork for birth certificates Entering information into Centricity Miscellaneous Participates in orientation of new personnel Participating in unit/hospital PI/QI as assigned Puts up stock Completes incident reports as indicated in timely manner Reports on all patient family complaints to Department Director or House Supervisor in timely fashion Supports Nursing Services by demonstrating flexibility with schedules and job duties.

Full time/Day shift 80 hours/Biweekly