RN Clinical (Cardiac) - Surgery - Full Time 10 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Union)

About the role

The monitor secretary functions as the department receptionist by answering calls, observing cardiac screens, and assisting with the administrative requirements for admitting and discharging patients from the department. The role supports the Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, and/or the Director and assists with transportation and/or discharge of patients and other indirect patient care duties as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Correctly interprets cardiac rhythms and confers with appropriate resources on borderline cases.
• Communicates and documents changes in a patient’s cardiac rhythm with immediate communication to the RN of all significant changes.
• Runs cardiac strips per unit routine, PRN, and in emergency situations.
• Correctly utilizes the hospital charge system and helps identify nursing charges.
• Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers through a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
• Effectively organizes and prioritizes workflow while maintaining a quiet, clean, and professional environment.
• Maintains unit supplies, forms, and manuals.
• Performs receptionist functions for the department, including answering all telephone lines and patient calls promptly and politely, taking accurate messages as appropriate.
• Remains aware of current census and maintains accurate documentation on admissions, transfers, and discharges, communicating changes in a timely manner.
• Participates in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
• Uses the computer system for order entry and to assist the health team in obtaining needed information; prints reports as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of secretarial experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
• Arrhythmia Certificate.
• Workplace Violence Training Program completion.

Pay

The hourly rate range for this position is $21.84 – $28.10. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.