Unit Secretary / Nursing Assistant (Med-Surg Telemetry)

Quick Facts

• Role: Unit Secretary / Nursing Assistant (Med-Surg Telemetry)

• Shift: Nights

• Schedule: Per Diem / Casual

• Weekend Requirements: Once a month

• Weekly Hours: 0

Description

Performs routine patient care, support, and services plus specialized clerical and administrative duties for a Med-Surg Telemetry nursing care unit. Prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner, follows privacy and safety requirements, and operates within established standards of care, policies, and procedures. May orient other staff to the department and perform assigned unit tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice

• Perform specialized clerical and administrative duties for the assigned unit

• Prioritize information and patient/unit requests promptly

• Comply with local, state, and federal regulations, codes, and unit procedures

• Ensure privacy and safety of patients and protected health information (PHI)

• Work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple tasks and interruptions

• Interpret instructions/data from written, oral, diagram, or schedule formats

• Build effective relationships with patients, families/support groups, peers, and other healthcare providers

• Identify and resolve standard problems using established options

• Assist with departmental objectives; may orient other staff

Requirements

• High school diploma (or GED)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification

• 1 year of recent relevant experience

• Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills and relevant medical procedures/equipment

• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Well-developed time management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

• Ability to interpret data and instructions in multiple formats

• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and electronic health records

• Experience with EHR systems (EPIC)

• Ability to follow privacy practices for PHI

• Sound judgment and developed clinical and administrative skills

Benefits

No listed benefits in the posting.