Unit Secretary - Clarksville FSED (Nights)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Clarksville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Clarksville FSED (Nights) position. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, VUMC is a leading institution in patient care, education, and research. The Unit Secretary will coordinate nursing station activities, perform clerical and reception duties, requisition supplies and equipment, and facilitate communication between patients and staff, all while adhering to hospital policies and procedures. This role is crucial in supporting the daily operations of the emergency room.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Relevant Work Experience
Less than 1 year of experience
Knowledge of biopsychosocial and spiritual aspects of human behavior ranging from infancy to geriatrics.
Familiar with organization and function of all units.
Ability to demonstrate effective communications skills, empathy, and unconditional positive regard toward all patients and co-workers.
Compliance with organizational requirements, including policies, procedures, and regulations specific to the unit.
Mechanism must be provided for contact of employee (i.e., beeper, telephone, emergency contact).
Flexibility in schedule in order to meet the needs of the patients, community and staff.
Demonstrates professional behavior with a positive outlook during peak periods of activity and other stressful situations.
Knowledge and implementation of standardized PPE regarding the prevention / transmission of infectious disease / isolation processes.
Maintains licensure, required certification and annual education requirements prior to due date.
Ability to work under limited supervision and to follow written and oral instructions.

Nice To Haves

Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Responsibilities

Coordinates nursing station, performs clerical and reception duties.
Requisitions supplies, equipment, and services as directed.
Coordinates communications between customers and staff.
Follows hospital policy and procedures.
Delivery of clinical practice utilizing standards of practice and in accordance with the hospital’s mission & vision.
Ability to work under limited supervision and to follow written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of biopsychosocial and spiritual aspects of human behavior ranging from infancy to geriatrics.
Familiar with organization and function of all units.
Ability to demonstrate effective communications skills, empathy, and unconditional positive regard toward all patients and co-workers.
Compliance with organizational requirements, including policies, procedures, and regulations specific to the unit.
Mechanism must be provided for contact of employee (i.e., beeper, telephone, emergency contact).
Flexibility in schedule in order to meet the needs of the patients, community and staff.
Demonstrates professional behavior with a positive outlook during peak periods of activity and other stressful situations.
Knowledge and implementation of standardized PPE regarding the prevention / transmission of infectious disease / isolation processes.
Maintains licensure, required certification and annual education requirements prior to due date.
Answer telephones in appropriate manner.
Establish and maintain filing systems.
Input data into computer.
Maintain logs.
Schedule appointments, pt or physician/consults.
Ability to fax, scan and copy.
Consistently provides accurate and complete hand-off communication to any healthcare provider according to hospital policy.
Attends 80% of all department meetings and required to review and initial all department minutes missed.
Other duties as assigned.