Telemetry

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant / Unit Secretary performs routine patient care, support, and services, along with specialized clerical and administrative duties, within the legal scope of practice and the established standards of care, policies, and procedures of the assigned nursing care unit. The role builds confidence and cooperation with patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers, and executes varied tasks while prioritizing information and requests in a timely manner. The position follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient and information privacy and safety. It may also include performing specific departmental tasks and orienting other staff. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in accordance with NIOSH identification and USP 800 guidelines.

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, and medical equipment.
Ability to interpret information and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Written and verbal communication skills for communicating with team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel.
Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments, follow standardized policies and procedures, achieve objectives, and meet deadlines.
Knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), 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 solutions from established options.
Ability to protect the privacy of patients’ protected health information (PHI).
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Sound judgment and developed clinical and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

Perform routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards, policies, and procedures.
Carry out specialized clerical and administrative duties for the assigned nursing care unit.
Build confidence and cooperation with patients, 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 protect patient and information privacy and safety.
Perform specific departmental tasks and/or orient other staff, as needed.
Manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs when required, in accordance with applicable guidelines.