Nemours is seeking Unit Clerks for our Cardiac unit! These positions are full time (36 hours per week rotating shifts with weekend and holiday rotation). The Unit Clerk functions as a member of the nursing staff. This role is responsible for assisting with general activities of the patient care unit and for assuring smooth communication of patient care related information both intra departmentally and interdepartmentally.

Essential Functions:

1. Courteously and professionally covers patient care center front desk as needed or assigned. This includes promptly answering telephones, greeting patients, sending reports, distributing, sorting, or processing mail, etc. This may also include instructing patients on how to get to other hospital locations or other information.

2. Delivers reports, supplies, etc. to patient areas or hospital locations as needed.

3. Accurately relays information from physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel and others.

4. Uses Information Systems as required for patient care.

5. Accurately enters written orders into the computer. Follows through on all orders as appropriate such as calling departments for consults.

6. Maintains accurate information on the unit board.

7. Processes all computer documents appropriately differentiating between temporary and permanent documents and obtaining signatures as needed.

8. Ensures that the work area is organized.

9. Maintains open communication with the patient care team to relay pertinent information regarding patient and unit needs.

10. Assists with activities of daily life (bath, feed, play, etc.) and other patient care as directed.

11. Ensures an adequate stock of all necessary equipment and supplies in designated areas at established par levels.

12. Responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of the Nemours Foundation.

13. Participates in unit, departmental and hospital educational programs.

14. Attends unit/departmental meetings regularly.

15. Demonstrates proficiency in the care of patients of all ages; neonates, infants, toddlers, school aged, adolescents and adults.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma required

• BLS certifications from the American Heart Association required

• 1-3 years of previous experience within healthcare (clerical preferred) required