Unit Secretary - Med/Surg Overflow PT Days

Description The Unit Secretary works cooperatively with all members of the health care team in performing clerical and receptionist duties and assists clinical personnel with nonclinical duties. Core Competencies Acts as a resource for patients and family/visitorsAddresses administrative needs in a respectful and caring mannerAdheres to infection preventionAdheres to policies and procedures, to ensure safe and optimal careAssists in providing patient comfort and safetyCommunicates effectively with the patient, family, and medical staff during the continuum of careComplies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goalsComplies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goalsIdentifies common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting processMaintains cooperative working relationships with members of the hospital teamParticipates in activities in alignment with the Magnet ModelParticipates in organizational activitiesReports matters requiring Nursing intervention immediatelySupports patient care within scope of a practice as directed by other members of the healthcare teamUtilizes resources in an economical manner Department Specific Competencies Acknowledges patients and family members as they come to front station.Answers patients call lights via intercom system and alerts appropriate personnel to patient’s needs. Reports matters requiring nursing intervention immediately requests hospital services for patients by placing calls to appropriate areas attends to call lights and ensures appropriate notification and follow through to personnel with pagers or voice mailParticipates in organizing, filing and or scanning all information in the patient’s medical chart.Ensures the ordering of supplies required to maintain appropriate stock levels in the department Compensation Range: $25.00 - $32.46