Unit Secretary - Monitoring Central Telemetry

About the role

The Unit Secretary maintains efficient operation of the nursing unit by assessing and maintaining supplies, promoting effective communication both external and internal, and ensuring accurate transcription and transmission of physician orders through the order management system.

Responsibilities

• Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies regarding behavior, dress, attitude, attendance, confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability.
• Respects the patient's right to privacy by protecting confidential information unless obligated or allowed by law to disclose it.
• Follows policies and procedures for "No Information" patients.
• Demonstrates awareness of conversations held at nursing stations and avoids participation in conversations outside the patient care environment.
• Contributes to the fulfillment of departmental and organizational goals.
• Participates in voluntary departmental or organizational activities.
• Supports cost containment through efficient use of equipment and supplies.
• Actively participates in department meetings.
• Supports patient care activities by greeting visitors promptly and courteously.
• Answers call lights promptly and notifies the appropriate caregiver.
• Directs phone calls for patients promptly and courteously.
• Delivers patient specimens to the lab within 30 minutes of collection.
• Accepts responsibility for performance of clerical duties as assigned or needed to deliver quality service.
• Orders, maintains, and accounts for all unit supplies to promote efficient delivery of patient care.
• Transcribes physician orders and utilizes the order management system effectively, ensuring nurses check and sign off on orders.
• Maintains organized, up-to-date medical records with adequate supplies of stamped physician order sheets, progress notes, and other records in patient charts.
• Retrieves appropriate patient care forms from Meditech as requested by nursing staff.
• Runs daily lab reports and places lab/x-ray reports for RN review; immediately notifies RN when lab results are out of range.
• Prepares new charts and scans charts for completeness.
• Discharges patients from the Meditech system in a timely manner to ensure room availability.
• Assists in controlling noise levels at the nurse's station and keeps the desk area clean and neat.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Completion of training and evaluation for Order Management.
• Previous hospital clerical experience or equivalent training/education preferred.

Schedule

11 AM – 11 PM

Work Type

Full Time