Nursing Unit Secretary - Telemetry/Observation - F/T with Benefits Evening

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of administrative tasks to support the daily work flow of the nursing unit as directed and advised by the Registered Nurse in Charge.
• Acts as a liaison in receiving patients, visitors and hospital personnel.
• Manages the unit's communication systems to address needs of patients, families, doctors, and nursing staff.
• Ensures adequate maintenance of supplies and equipment to support the needs of patients and the functionality of nursing units.
• Attends NUS meetings and unit-based staff meetings. Supports nursing staff as needed.
• Prepares, compiles, and maintains the patient's medical record including chart documentation.
• Enters physicians' orders into computerized order entry system.
• Prepares discharge and/or transfer documentation.
• Aids physicians in retrieving records and automated diagnostic results.
• Maintains timely Patient Horizon Scheduler (PHS).
• Supports the Nurse Manager with preparing unit-based documents such as meeting minutes, memos, etc.
• Assists with performing other unit based clerical duties.
• Participates in daily rounds to ensure patient safety and promotion of a positive patient and family experience.
• Performs environmental rounds to ensure a safe and risk-free environment with follow up on identified issues to completion.
• Takes necessary steps to reduce risks and reports all environmental and safety hazards to the registered nurse or charge nurse.
• Aids in emergency situations.
• Attends unit specific staff meetings to keep abreast of changes in the department and medical center.
• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent required.
• Computer proficiency required.
• 1-2 years prior experience as a secretary in an acute care setting is preferred.
• Interpersonal skills and functional competencies preferred.