About the position
Joining AdventHealth Central Texas is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth Central Texas is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Responsibilities
- Prepares and maintains patients medical records from admission through discharge to organization, completeness and accuracy of the records system for the unit
- Assembles, accurately labels and maintains the physical patient chart
- Serves as a liaison between patients/families, staff and the medical staff
- Demonstrates techniques of receiving and directing patients and visitors, answering routine inquiries and processing referrals/consults
- Maintains the unit census record up-to-date including admissions, transfers and discharges
- Informs bed manager of bed availability and facilitates patient flow
- Accurately reconciles the unit midnight census including verification of bed accommodation codes
- Maintains downtime forms and downtime chart packets
- Efficiently performs tasks required in preparation for scheduled downtime
- Supports staff activities during downtime to assure accurate and timely documentation
- Prepares downtime forms for scanning after each downtime
- Monitors physician orders to assist medical/nursing staff to assure prompt, efficient timely care of all patients
- Consistently uses the Patient Access List (PAL) or the Tracking Shell to monitor, and when appropriate, process physician orders
- Informs the responsible nurse of new and / or STAT orders
- Accurately processes physician consult requests, schedules requested procedures and secures needed equipment
- Demonstrate phone etiquette at all times.
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
Benefits
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Career Development
- Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
- Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
- Nursing Clinical Ladder Program
