Emergency Department Ward Clerk

The ward clerk acts as a liaison, greets visitors, patients, health care team members in a courteous, customer focus manner. Ensures patient charts are organized, accurate and complete. Initiates breakdown of chart. Monitors electronic record for new orders, consults for completion, accurate treatment teams, patient status, new results, and advance directives. Assists with safety and environmental rounds, monitors cleanliness and assists with infection prevention efforts. The Ward Clerk provides CNA care/duties for patients in the Emergency Department. Assists nursing in carrying out plan of care by completing delegated tasks as assigned and maintaining medical and technical competencies and utilizing resources appropriately. Demonstrates exemplary teamwork and communication with other members of the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective, and quality patient care. Works under the direction of the RN within the CNA scope of practice, maintaining professionalism always.