Nursing Assistant / Unit Secretary, Cardiac Care Unit
About The Position
Performs routine patient care, support, and services, along with specialized clerical and administrative duties, in accordance with the legal scope of practice and the established standards of care, policies, and procedures of the assigned nursing care unit. Builds confidence and cooperation with patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. Executes a variety of tasks and prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner. Adheres to local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient and information privacy and safety. May perform specific additional tasks and/or orient other staff to the department. This is a full-time, limited-term (fixed-term) position on the night shift, with 12-hour shifts, variable days, every other weekend, and 36 weekly hours. The listed pay range is $30.03 to $42.04 per hour. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS) certification.
- One year of recent relevant experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills, medical procedures, views, and equipment.
- Ability to interpret data 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 prioritizing assignments and working within standardized policies and procedures to meet objectives and deadlines.
- Advanced knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks 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 each patient's protected health information (PHI).
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
- Education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills.
- Sound judgment and developed clinical and administrative skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and the assigned unit's standards, policies, and procedures.
- Perform specialized clerical and administrative duties for the 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 additional tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.
Benefits
- Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
