Desk Secretary Nursing Resource Pool
About The Position
About the Unit The Nursing Resource Pool (NRP) is made up of a variety of Nurses (ICU nurses, Progressive-care nurses, and Medical/Surgical nurses), Nursing Aides, Desk Secretaries, and Patient Observation Aides (Patient Sitters). This staff is like the lifeguards of the hospital. Each day and night, the staff are deployed throughout the hospital to help to rescue all areas that find themselves short-staffed. This is a fantastic learning environment for those who are in school as it allows staff to care for nearly every kind of patient in different units that’s offers different care depending on the area that the staff is assigned. The NRP staff rarely gets bored, because the types of patients they care for changes nearly every day. The patients, families, and staff of the hospital all greatly value and appreciate the help and expertise that the NRP staff provide to them. The NRP department offers more flexibility with schedule that will cater to your personal and family needs and work-life balance. About Taylor Hospital A Magnet-designated hospital that is a recognized health care leader serving the area since 1977. It offers specialty services that include 24-hour emergency care, wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, a surgical pavilion, a pain management clinic, orthopedic surgery, an inpatient rehabilitation facility and full-service radiology, including advanced CT with cardiac scoring, fixed MRI including pacemaker, cinema vision and ultrasound (MSK and elastography). Scope of work Under direction of licensed nursing staff, provides general clerical duties, reception duties and requisition of supplies, equipment, and coordinates with other departments for unit efficiency. Assists in maintaining the general function of the nursing unit. Answers call lights and forwards requests to appropriate team members. Schedule follow up physician appointments for patients upon discharge. Assembles, disassembles, and maintains patient medical record per unit standard. Maintains their competency and knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR), including ongoing updates.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or Equivalent, required
- 1 year of relevant experience
Nice To Haves
- Medical related experience, preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides general clerical duties
- Reception duties
- Requisition of supplies and equipment
- Coordinates with other departments for unit efficiency
- Assists in maintaining the general function of the nursing unit
- Answers call lights and forwards requests to appropriate team members
- Schedule follow up physician appointments for patients upon discharge
- Assembles, disassembles, and maintains patient medical record per unit standard
- Maintains their competency and knowledge of Electronic Medical Record (EMR), including ongoing updates.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
