Unit Secretary/Nursing Tech - Cardiac Progressive Care

Presbyterian Healthcare Services • New York, NY

8d • $16 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Performs secretarial and clerical duties while serving as a communication center for the nursing unit. Performs patient-care procedures and support tasks under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed provider, based on training and competency validation. Operates patient monitoring systems and uses the electronic medical record at the skill level required for the role. The position is supervised by the Charge Nurse and/or Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• Complete organizational, Nursing Department, and department-specific competency training and requirements within the specified timeframe.
• Maintain current certifications in required emergency response training.
• Receive on-the-job training and competency verification for primary functions.

Nice To Haves

• Specialized training in basic patient care, such as Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or nursing student who has completed a skills lab.
• At least 6 months of experience in direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Courteously greet and direct customers, and facilitate accurate, timely communication within the unit.
• Answer telephones, process information, and route calls to appropriate parties; perform clerical tasks such as taking messages, filing, and copying.
• Monitor patients, collect and document information and vital signs, and transport patients while documenting actions in the patient record.
• Perform patient-care procedures under appropriate direction and supervision, including peripheral IV line insertion or removal where applicable, phlebotomy after training, splinting and casting, bedside testing, wound care, dressing changes, and preparation for surgery.
• Remove gastric and urethral tubes under direct nursing supervision when applicable and after adequate training; perform enemas and pericare.
• Perform other skills under the direction of a nurse or provider after competency validation.
• Coordinate and maintain equipment, supply, and sterile-processing systems; operate patient monitoring systems specific to unit needs.
• Use the electronic medical record and perform Unit Secretary duties as required.
• Maintain cleanliness of nutrition areas and the unit; clean and store equipment, remove trash, linen bags, and sharps containers, and prepare rooms for the next patient.
• Stock medical supplies, linens, and paper goods; inventory equipment and process broken equipment as directed.
• Deliver specimens to laboratory, microbiology, and pathology; transport x-rays, blood, and equipment.
• Support patients’ nutritional needs by delivering trays, setting up meals, assisting dependent patients with intake, and accurately recording consumption.
• Administer oxygen under the direction of a licensed nurse and assist patients with portable or wall oxygen, including proper storage of E cylinders.
• Assist nurses and physicians with sterile procedures and help patients with activities of daily living, including feeding, bathing, walking, and personal hygiene.
• Organize care to contribute to team quality and communicate pertinent information during end-of-shift handoff.
• May assist at other CDS Emergency Departments based on operational needs, individual competency, and organizational staffing policies.
• Demonstrate CARES behaviors: Continuous learning, Accountability, Respecting and Responding, ensuring an Environment of health, and obtaining Superior outcomes.
• Support organizational and service-line objectives by providing standardized, evidence-based care that contributes to optimal outcomes and patient experiences.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.
• Staff Safety wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern.
• Shift differentials for night and weekend shifts, and differentials for higher education, certifications, and various lead roles for eligible positions.
• Malpractice liability insurance.
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department.
• Employee wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED