Telemetry

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

3d•$31 - $38

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant / Unit Secretary performs routine patient care and support services alongside specialized clerical and administrative duties on the assigned nursing care unit, following the legal scope of practice and established care standards, policies, and procedures. The role builds confidence and cooperation with patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers, and handles varied tasks while prioritizing information and requests in a timely manner. The employee follows applicable regulations and procedures to protect patient safety and privacy, including protected health information. The position may also include specific departmental tasks and orienting other staff. Employees may handle hazardous drugs in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines. This is a part-time, regular position with evening shifts of eight hours, variable days, every other weekend, and 28 weekly hours. The position is non-exempt and represented by a union. The stated pay range is $30.78 to $37.54 per hour; compensation may vary based on location and other factors. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
One year of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of basic nursing skills, medical procedures, views, and equipment.
Ability to interpret information and instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Written and verbal communication skills for interacting with team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines within standardized policies and procedures.
Knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, electronic health records, EPIC, and related information systems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks, and work in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate established solutions.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff members.
Sound judgment and developed clinical and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

Perform routine patient care and support services in accordance with the legal scope of practice and established standards, policies, and procedures.
Perform specialized clerical and administrative duties for the assigned nursing care unit.
Build confidence and cooperation with patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers.
Execute varied tasks and prioritize information and requests in a timely manner.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure patient and information privacy and safety.
May perform specific departmental tasks and orient other staff.
Protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information.
Handle hazardous drugs, if required, in accordance with applicable NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.