The primary purpose of this job position is to assist the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse in day-to-day recording and charting of medical or administrative information
Job Summary
The primary purpose of this job position is to assist the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse in day-to-day recording and charting of medical or administrative information.
Essential duties include maintaining daily census reports, filling out resident charge slips, answering telephones, and transcribing physicians' orders to care plans.
The role also involves admitting, transferring, and discharging residents, and maintaining a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel.
Matching Summary
The primary purpose of this job position is to assist the Nurse Supervisor/Charge Nurse in day-to-day recording and charting of medical or administrative information.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Record medical and administrative information
Maintain resident rosters and census reports
Transcribe physicians' orders
Communicate with inter-departmental personnel
Handle resident admissions, transfers, and discharges
Nice-to-have
Develop good working rapport
Encourage timely physician documentation
Treat residents with kindness and dignity
Key Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Exceptional communication and customer service skills
Basic knowledge of medical terminology and nursing practices helpful