LEAD ED WARD CLERK/CNA - DAYS

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care.

Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

Rutherford Regional Health System's partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County.

Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country's leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier.

These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities.

Duke LifePoint combines Duke's unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations.

Under the supervision of an RN, performs basic patient care activities. Ward clerk handles administrative duties within the medical facility.

Lead Ward Clerk responsible for data entry for Primary Stroke Center accreditation; EKG review and transmission to Vidistar;

medical supply ordering; office supply ordering. Assists with inventory. Also assists with ensuring process changes are communicated with the other ward clerks.

Will also handle any other tasks as assigned by the Emergency Department Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*

Under the supervision of physician or nurse, assists with performing patient reassessments and treatments.

Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection. Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition. Documents patient care given.

Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning, and troubleshooting.

Orders office supplies.

Data entry for Primary Stroke Center accreditation.

EKG review and transmission to Vidistar.

Maintains examination areas. Requests maintenance and biomed services in a timely manner.

Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration.

Assists with post mortem care including transport to the morgue.

Assists staff in ensuring that patient's valuables and personal items are properly handled, secured and accounted for.

Documents allergies in RED in appropriate areas.

Minimum Education : *

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Required Skills : *

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications : *

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Handle with care within 3 months of hire

Licenses : Current NC Certified Nursing Assistant certification

Computer skills, previous EMR experience preferred.

Medical Technology preferred

Minimum Work Experience : *

1 year preferred

Benefits - Wide range of benefits options!*

Here at Rutherford Regional, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.

• 401(K) retirement plan contributions
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
• Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short / Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
• Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household.

Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.

• Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.
• Why join our team?*

We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal.

Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care professionals. If you are looking to start a / career that cares / , are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment : Minority / Female / Disabled / Protected Veteran*

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Organization :

Title : *Lead ED Ward Clerk / CNA - Days*

Location : *NC-Rutherfordton*

Requisition ID : *7462-8965*