Surg Telemetry

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

2d•$31 - $38

About The Position

The Unit Secretary/Nursing Assistant performs routine patient care and support services alongside specialized clerical and administrative duties within the legal scope of practice and established standards, 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 employee follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations and organizational policies and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety. The position may also involve performing specific assigned tasks and orienting other staff to the department. This is a part-time, regular, non-exempt position on the night shift, with eight-hour shifts, variable days, every other weekend, and 28 weekly hours. The listed pay range is $30.78 to $37.54 per hour. Benefits are available for eligible positions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
One year of recent relevant experience.
Knowledge of basic nursing skills, medical procedures, views, and 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 working with team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and meeting deadlines within standardized policies and procedures.
Advanced 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 build collaborative relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Education, technical competence, patient interaction skills, sound judgment, and developed clinical and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

Perform routine patient care and support services within the legal scope of practice and established standards of care.
Perform specialized clerical and administrative duties for the assigned nursing care unit.
Gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers.
Execute varied tasks and prioritize information and requests in a timely manner.
Follow local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure patient and information privacy and safety.
Perform specific department tasks and, as applicable, orient other staff to the department.
Protect the privacy of each patient's protected health information.