Unit Secretary / Nursing Assistant, Pediatrics ICU

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs routine patient care, support, and services, along with specialized clerical and administrative duties. The role operates within the legal scope of practice and established standards of care, policies, and procedures of the assigned nursing care unit. The individual is expected to build confidence and cooperation with patients, their families/support groups, and other healthcare providers. Key responsibilities include executing a variety of tasks, prioritizing information and requests efficiently, and adhering to all local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure patient privacy and safety. The role may also involve performing specific departmental tasks and/or orienting new staff.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification
1 year of recent relevant experience
Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills, various medical procedures, views, and equipment
Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
Written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel
Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
Advanced knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems
Ability to work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions
Ability to identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options
Ability to ensure 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
Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical and administrative skills

Responsibilities

Performs routine patient care, support and services.
Performs specialized clerical and administrative duties in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures of the assigned nursing care unit.
Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers.
Executes a variety of tasks, prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner.
Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety of patients and information.
May also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.