Monument Health
Health Unit Clerk | Orthopedic and Speciality Hospital
Monument Health, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States, 57701
Nursing Support Position
Assist the nursing staff in providing efficient, effective, and safe patient care specific to diagnosis and age of patient served, utilizing communication, and clerical skills. This is based on the knowledge of growth and development over the life span. The care is provided under the direction of the nurse in accordance with accepted hospital standards, policies, unit specific competencies, and the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include: Supportive work culture Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account Instant pay is available for qualifying positions Paid Time Off Accrual Bank Opportunities for growth and advancement Tuition assistance/reimbursement Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights, or weekends) Flexible scheduling Essential Functions: Completes all assigned clerical activities. Contributes to patient care in accordance with unit guidelines. Contributes to the permanent document of patient data. Recognizes an emergency situation and initiates appropriate responses. Able to prioritize physician's orders and initiate appropriate action in a timely manner as evidenced by observation and feedback. Accurately transcribes physician's orders. Acts as a receptionist and participates in admission, discharge, and transfer of patients. Utilizes sound judgment in the reporting of data and in the provision of patient care. All other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements: Preferred: Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies Certification - Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - South Dakota Board of Nursing Experience - 1+ years of clerical experience; 1+ years of medical terminology experience Physical Requirements: Medium work - exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours. Job Category: Nursing Job Family: Nursing Support Shift: Regular Employee Type: Regular Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Assist the nursing staff in providing efficient, effective, and safe patient care specific to diagnosis and age of patient served, utilizing communication, and clerical skills. This is based on the knowledge of growth and development over the life span. The care is provided under the direction of the nurse in accordance with accepted hospital standards, policies, unit specific competencies, and the South Dakota Nurse Practice Act. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include: Supportive work culture Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account Instant pay is available for qualifying positions Paid Time Off Accrual Bank Opportunities for growth and advancement Tuition assistance/reimbursement Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights, or weekends) Flexible scheduling Essential Functions: Completes all assigned clerical activities. Contributes to patient care in accordance with unit guidelines. Contributes to the permanent document of patient data. Recognizes an emergency situation and initiates appropriate responses. Able to prioritize physician's orders and initiate appropriate action in a timely manner as evidenced by observation and feedback. Accurately transcribes physician's orders. Acts as a receptionist and participates in admission, discharge, and transfer of patients. Utilizes sound judgment in the reporting of data and in the provision of patient care. All other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements: Preferred: Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies Certification - Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - South Dakota Board of Nursing Experience - 1+ years of clerical experience; 1+ years of medical terminology experience Physical Requirements: Medium work - exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissues. Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours. Job Category: Nursing Job Family: Nursing Support Shift: Regular Employee Type: Regular Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.