• Job Description

  Req#: JR103445

  CURRENT HOLLAND HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES- Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday employee account.

  Under supervision of the RN, serves as an integral member of the health care team by performing clerical and patient care assignments as delegated and permitted by law and regulatory bodies and institutional policies and procedures. This position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and service appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned area. This position performs EKG testing according to defined protocol and ensures timely download of EKG machines as appropriate. This position accurately performs patient registration including the gathering and input of demographic and payer information.

  PLEASE NOTE: This position is not a summer only position. You will need to be able to maintain this schedule throughout the year.

  Pay Range: $14.75 - $19.62/hour

  Employment Type: Full Time, 72 hours every 2 weeks

  Schedule: Varies 8 and 10 hour shifts days and evenings, no weekends or holidays

  Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required or proof of higher education, BLS for the Healthcare Provider by 60 days after hire required

  PATIENT CARE

  • Assists in the delivery of direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and receives written and/or verbal assignments and direction.
  • Documents patient care activities and patient data accurately using appropriate documentation forms and/or information systems.
  • Performs required clinical skills including but not limited to: Vital sign measurement; aseptic technique; specimen collection; hot and cold applications; simple respiratory therapy; post mortem care; ostomy care; and, application of orthopedic devices.
  • Performs patient care tasks related to activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, hair, skin, and oral care.
  • Completes assigned patient duties within the time-frame established by the Registered Nurse.
  • Gathers data including but not limited to: Intake; output; vital signs; patient height and weight; and, point-of-care test results.
  • Assists with admission, transfer, or discharge of patients.
  • Observes patients carefully for changes and reports in a timely manner.
  • Performs EKG testing according to defined protocol, ensures timely download of EKG machines and documents on appropriate log sheet.

  STANDARDS

  • Utilizes information while upholding the policies and procedures of Holland Hospital to continuously improve patient care, safety, and practice to enhance outcomes.
  • Reports patient safety issues utilizing the MOOR occurrence reporting system.
  • Able to describe the unit based quality improvement activities and implications for practice.
  • Assists with data collection for quality improvement activities.
  • Assists with the identification of actual and potential risks to patient safety.
  • Achieves unit specific initial and ongoing competencies.
  • Provides close care/1:1 direct observation of patients to maintain patient safety as assigned.

  UNIT MAINTENANCE

  • Supports the operation of the unit by completing assigned tasks.
  • Performs ongoing supplies inventory. Stocks and cleans patient care areas.
  • Assists with regulatory checks as delegated.
  • Maintains a neat, uncluttered environment in patient room and/or treatment area.

  CLERICAL, RECEPTION & PATIENT REGISTRATION

  • Supports patient care and unit operations by completing assigned tasks under supervision of the Registered Nurse.
  • Performs file, chart, and forms maintenance.
  • Functions as unit receptionist by promptly, politely, and professionally answering phone and greeting visitors.
  • Assists with requests and facilitates communication between members of the health care team.
  • Assists with other clerical/reception duties as assigned. Demonstrates knowledge of computer downtime procedures.
  • Interviews outpatients for visits to obtain complete and accurate demographic data, accesses various software systems to determine correct payer information and enters the data into the patient's medical record using various hospital information systems.
  • Verifies that the correct physician, diagnosis and procedures are entered.
  • Obtains appropriate consents for treatment compliantly.
  • Answers patient and family questions regarding tests and finance or directs them appropriately.
  • Obtains Advanced Beneficiary Notification (ABN) signatures as appropriate.
  • Completes Authorization to Release Medical Information forms compliantly to request or send results to patients or other hospital entities.

  Holland Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy

• About the company

  Holland Hospital is a non-profit hospital located in the West Michigan lakeshore area.

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