Unit Secretary / Nursing Assistant (Med-Surg Telemetry)

Quick Facts

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

• Work setting: Nursing care unit

Description

Performs routine patient care, support, and services, and also specialized clerical and administrative duties in accordance with the legal scope of practice and established standards of care. Prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner while building cooperation with patients, families, and healthcare providers. Ensures privacy and safety of patients and information and may orient other staff to departmental tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care support and services

• Perform specialized clerical and administrative duties for the nursing unit

• Interpret data and instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel

• Prioritize assignments and manage time to meet objectives and deadlines

• Use computer applications and EHR systems (including EPIC)

• Protect patients’ protected health information (PHI)

• Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems using established options

• Work independently and as part of a team; handle multiple tasks with interruptions

• Exercise sound judgment and support departmental/corporate objectives

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, medical procedures, views, and equipment

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

• Written and verbal communication skills

• Well-developed time management and organizational skills

• Advanced knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook)

• EHR experience with EPIC and related information systems

Benefits

No benefits listed.