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Form of work1. Completes necessary forms, requisitions and communications necessary to implement orders.
2. Sustains proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
3. Maintains accurate and complete patient records on assigned nursing units by established department policies and procedures, including but limited to:
Initiates and assembles charts
Assists with obtaining and filing patient Health Care Proxy
Assists with organizing patient transfers within the hospital to other acute care facilities
Assists with discharge process of patients from the EMR
Initiates scheduling of PCP follow-up appointments
4. Responds in a professional and courteous manner in all telephone and verbal communications skills with internal and external customers.
5. Properly utilizes Nurse Locator for timely communications with nursing staff; and Patient Call system to initiate timely responsiveness to patient call bells.
6. Maintains patient chart in appropriate functional order as prescribed by hospital policy.
7. Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients.
8. Maintains adequate quantity of forms, materials and supplies on assigned unit.
9. Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
10. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
11. Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested.
Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
Successful completion of medical terminology course or successfully pass medical terminology challenge exam.
Successful completion of EPIC training program and exam within one (1) month of starting position.
