Nurse Tech / Unit Secretary - Post-Surgical Full-Time Nights

Williamson Health • Franklin, TN

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About The Position

The Nurse Tech / Unit Secretary provides daily hygiene assistance, helps patients with activities of daily living, and collects data accurately and promptly. The role communicates appropriately with patients, families, and health care team members; transcribes the medical plan of care; maintains the work environment; and communicates nursing care needs in a timely, accurate manner.

The position supports care on a medical-surgical unit serving patients from less than one year of age to over 99 years of age. Responsibilities also include clerical support, accurate documentation, assistance with treatments and procedures, and helping maintain a safe, healing, and therapeutic environment. The employee is expected to follow infection-prevention, safety, HIPAA, and privacy practices; complete required education and in-services; and demonstrate compassion, professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to Williamson Medical Center’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to communicate verbally in English and write legibly.
• Ability to stand or work for up to twelve hours per day.
• Ability to lift, with assistance, up to 250 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Certification or at least one year of nursing assistant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily hygiene, activities of daily living, and data collection.
• Organize assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Assist with patient care by identifying and reporting problems or needs and performing nurse-directed interventions consistent with identified needs.
• Collaborate with appropriate health care team members to coordinate timely patient care.
• Assist with treatments, procedures, and equipment appropriate to the area, following policies, procedures, and competency requirements.
• Transcribe the medical plan of care.
• Provide clerical support and complete documentation accurately and promptly.
• Handle assigned communications professionally and courteously, including communicating nursing care needs in a timely and accurate manner.
• Help maintain a healing and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Maintain position-specific qualifications and attend mandatory in-services.
• Facilitate staff development and assist with orientation of new employees.
• Use provided safety measures, devices, and systems properly; correct or report hazards and complete event notifications when appropriate.
• Follow infection-prevention policies and practice good hand hygiene.
• Complete HealthStream education assignments by their due dates.
• Respond promptly and respectfully to requests for assistance; show compassion and respect for patients, visitors, and coworkers.
• Represent Williamson Medical Center positively and support its service to the communities it serves.
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality and follow HIPAA and privacy guidelines.
• Use the medical center’s financial resources responsibly and avoid waste.
• Communicate openly, honestly, and promptly, delivering messages with courtesy, clarity, and care.
• Demonstrate teamwork and professionalism, take responsibility for conduct and appearance, and follow through on commitments.
• Demonstrate commitment to Williamson Medical Center’s mission, vision, and values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED