Job ID: 294237 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary:
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Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
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Located conveniently in Augusta's downtown medical community, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home provides continuous professional nursing care to veterans of Georgia who have served in the armed forces during war times. The home is owned and funded by the Georgia Department of Veterans Service and operated through an interagency agreement with Augusta University. Through this association, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home is considered a leader in the area of geriatric educational training for Augusta University.
Job Summary
Organizes all forms needed on the nursing units. Relays messages and patient requests to appropriate personnel. Provide customer service and maintain professionalism when interacting with others. Utilizes computers, calculators, printers, fax machines and label makers. Schedule appointments for patients as needed.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
RECORDS:
Prepares, processes, and maintains a variety of patients, unit and nursing home records to reflect admissions, treatments, transfers, discharges, patient census, and related data
SUPPLIES AND MAIL:
Orders office assistant supplies and personal items for patients. Receives and distributes mail, flowers, and personal items delivered to the unit for patients
PHYSICIAN PRESCRIPTIONS:
Prepare requisitions and forms for diets, consultations, and laboratory tests as prescribed
CHARTING:
Maintains patient charts, transcribes physician's orders, vital signs, weights, and other information to charts and computers. Inform nurses of changes in physician orders and follow up on noted charted orders.
PHONE AND APPOINTMENTS:
Answers patients call and relay to appropriate staff. Answer telephone and deliver messages
Arrange appointments with clinics for patients and request transportation for appointments if needed
OTHER: Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized state or federal accrediting organization.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software and databases
Knowledgeable of AU/GWVNH Policies and Procedures
Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing as it applies to the geriatric population
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Access and accurately report changes in patient's condition
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
In conjunction with an offer of employment, selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete Augusta University's Criminal Background Check process. In addition, candidates selected for any position within Georgia War Veteran's Nursing Home (GWVNH) will be required to successfully complete the Georgia Long-term Care (GCHEXS) Background Check process. For specific positions, selected candidate(s) may also be required to successfully complete supplementary pre-employment onboarding requirements such as: a physical, drug screening and/or credit check.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
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