Unit Secretary Technician

Northwell•Bay Shore, NY

5d•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Performs all functions of a Nurse Attendant and Unit Secretary. Performs patient care, operational and clerical duties supporting the nursing unit.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Completion of Nurse Assistant course OR prior experience as a Nursing Attendant OR equivalent, required.
Typing 30 wpm and/or data entry skills (80 keystrokes per minute), required.
Knowledge of medical terminology, required.
Ability to communicate effectively, follow written/oral instructions, and work in diversified settings.
Ability to lift, turn, position patients, as required.

Nice To Haves

Prior clerical experience, preferred.
NYS Nurse Attendant certification, preferred.
Prior experience in perioperative services preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs all functions of a Nurse Attendant.
Organizes patient care assignment and sets priorities.
Communicates routine information to RN during shift (intake, output, etc.).
Observes and alerts RN to changes in patient status (change in comfort, skin integrity, breathing pattern, etc.)
Assists RN in providing for patients’ activities of daily living needs.
Assists RN by performing selected procedures and simple treatments.
Transports and accompanies patients to various departments, as required.
Performs post-mortem care and transports body to morgue, as required.
Maintains patient and non-patient rooms on nursing unit in neat/orderly condition.
Performs all functions of a Unit Secretary.
Prepares patient charts and assembles new admission packets.
Transmits discharge notices to appropriate departments.
Notifies assigned departments when patients are admitted, discharged, transferred, placed on “condition serious” list, expired, etc.
Reviews patient charts and related data for accuracy and completeness of information. Ensures required signatures have been obtained.
Files all hard copy documents in patient charts.
Assembles discharged patient charts and forwards completed chart to Medical Records within established time interval and hospital guidelines.
Schedules patients for special tests, consultations, transportation, etc.
Prepares various records and reports (daily census, staff attendance, etc).
Distributes mail, packages, and flowers to patients.
Maintains current and neat bulletin, directory and locator boards for unit.
Maintains chart areas, desks, files, etc. in a neat and orderly condition.
Notifies supporting departments of needs/changes on patient unit (i.e. environmental, maintenance, dietary issues).
Maintains department supply inventory.
Directs and provides information to visitors.
Uses appropriate telephone etiquette and knowledge of telephone system to facilitate communication of the patient units.
Answers intercom, assists visitors and distributes incoming mail. Answers routine questions or refers to appropriate individual for reply.
Receives and transmits messages accurately and promptly.
Acts as representative of hospital to patients and visitors and as such is appropriately attired and promotes good public relations.
Accesses medication delivery and/or medication areas, as authorized, in the performance of required duties, as needed.
Performs related duties, as required.