• In collaboration with the Directors, Unit Supervisors and/or Director of Nursing, this position is responsible for staffing nursing areas. Effectively performs all tasks required to provide staffing that meets regulatory agency and hospital standards. Is also responsible for assuring that the bodies of deceased patients are legally and expediently released to the appropriate agency.
• This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of SGVMC. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support SGVMC’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

Specific Job Duties:

Decedent Affairs:

1. Maintain the morgue log to the nursing office log
2. Assist in the placement of the decedent in a timely manner
3. Facilitates process of decedent being placed in the Los Angeles County morgue (include process of death certificate, and county burial permit.)
4. If the decedent is a coroner’s case assists the director/house supervisor in the completion of form 18.

Education/Training/Experience

High school graduate or equivalent

Previous clerical or unit secretary experience preferred

Good writing and interpersonal skills required

Ability to type and use computer preferred

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Licenses/Certifications

               None