Under the direction of a qualified Registered Nurse, performs various patient care activities and related clerical functions that support the clinical operations of the Emergency Department. Provides technical support and participates in unit activities as a team member. Participates in unit, departmental, and organizational improvement activities as assigned. Responsible for review, completion and terminal filing of ED records.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Minimum:
• High school diploma or GED
Preferred:
• Post secondary education in a related field.
• Medical Terminology
LICENSE:
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS:
Minimum:
• Current BLS-provided during week one of hire.
• CPI certification obtained within 30 days of hire.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Minimum:
• One year acute care experience in hospital setting.
• Computer literacy required
Preferred:
• Phlebotomy, EKG, ED Experience, Medical Terminology course
SKILLS:
Minimum:
• Ability to organize, plan and accomplish assignments under supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (written and oral), and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and ability to deal with internal and external customers in a professional and courteous manner.
• Computer literacy required with word processing
Preferred:
• Experience with Microsoft Office products and electronic medical record, Meditech.
• Excel and spreadsheets.
UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides a full range of acute and long-term care health services to residents of the Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York. Finger Lakes Health is comprised of Geneva General Hospital, Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hospital, The Homestead at Soldiers & Sailors, Huntington Living Center and the Living Centers at Geneva – North and South. Services are provided on three campuses located in Geneva, NY (Ontario County), Waterloo, NY (Seneca County) and Penn Yan, NY (Yates County). The 660-bed health system is governed by a common Board of Directors and is served by a common management team. With 85 active staff physicians, the health system offers a broad range of primary, specialty and sub-specialty services to residents of the Finger Lakes region. No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay. Discounts for essential services at our outpatient clinics are offered based on family size and income.
