Description
Position at Putnam Hospital Center
Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area including Long Island the Hudson Valley Connecticut and beyond thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the charge nurse facilitates and coordinates patient services specific to the age of the patient population served in the Emergency Department. He/she ensures that quality services are provided in an efficient and safe manner consistent with the units standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission philosophy and goals of the unit and organization; remains flexible to changing systems; is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and practice; and treats staff physicians patients and families with consideration and respect.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:High School Graduate
Knowledge of Medical Terminology preferred.
Work Experience:
Minimum 2 years prior computer-data entry skills preferred .
Prior medical setting experience in physician office hospital etc. preferred
Physical & Other Factors:
Long periods of sitting - Prolonged exposure to computer screen - Some physical exertion assisting with patient transport
Work & Environmental Conditions:
Exposed to patient elements and handling of emergencies. Exposed to the stress of emergency department activity and critical patient incidents.
Job Relationships (Responsible to/for works with):
Responsible to the Director of Emergency Services reports to the Charge Nurse.
Works effectively with members of the health care team administrative personnel and maintains cooperative working relationships intra and inter-departmentally.
Working Conditions:
Manual: Some manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk
Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt odors noise human waste etc.
Company: Putnam Hospital Center
Org Unit: 1201
Department: Nursing Float Pool
Exempt: No
Set Rate: $21.47 Hourly
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