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Unit Clerk/CNA (Nursing Home) - Full-Time Nights 7pm-7am

Effingham Health System · Springfield, Missouri, US

Description JOB SUMMARY Under the general direction of the Director of Nurses for the Care Center, the Unit Clerk will provide administrative duties and tele...

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Description JOB SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Director of Nurses for the Care Center, the Unit Clerk will provide administrative duties and telephone communications to enhance the flow of resident care on the unit. The Unit Clerk Communicates with medical staff, other departments, and outside agencies while maintaining confidentiality. Position requires self-motivation, creativity, and capabilities to function in a semi-autonomous role within a fast pace and dynamic environment. STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE: - Attends organizational and departmental orientation upon employment and completes annual update and health requirements thereafter in accordance with timeframes specified by organizational policy. - Demonstrates a working knowledge of and/or location of organizational policies and procedures as well as adheres to them. - Exhibits a working knowledge of information management, confidentiality, patient/residents' safety, corporate compliance and infection control. - Possess knowledge of reporting errors or near misses without fear or blame/punishment for reporting accidents/incidents. Addresses and reports problems as they arise. - Completes competencies in a timely m...