Unit Secretary - ICU
About The Position
The Unit Secretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect patient care in the ICU department setting. The role facilitates the department’s communication needs and is directly accountable to the Director of ICU, and indirectly to the Charge Nurse and/or House Supervisor. Responsibilities include transcribing physician orders from records when CPOE and EMR clinical documentation systems are unavailable, with notation and signature by nursing staff; preparing and maintaining ICU records; ordering unit supplies; preparing and completing each patient’s chart with the necessary daily forms; and assisting nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, or relevant experience, required for new hires.
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate within six months of hire and maintained as current.
Nice To Haves
- Basic dysrhythmia training on hire.
- Medical terminology.
- Experience using computers for word processing and database management.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the communication needs of the department.
- Transcribe physician orders from records when CPOE and EMR clinical documentation systems are unavailable, with notation and signature by nursing staff.
- Prepare and maintain ICU records.
- Order supplies for the unit.
- Prepare and complete each patient's chart with the necessary forms for the day.
- Assist nursing staff with duties involving indirect patient care.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
