Unit Secretary - Neuro Progressive Care (PT Nights)

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary performs clerical duties supporting the operations of the patient care team. This role is crucial for maintaining the smooth functioning of the Neuroscience Progressive Care Unit (PCU), a 21-bed unit dedicated to patients requiring specialized nursing care at a critical point in their healthcare journey, where they are at high risk for clinical deterioration. The PCU offers lower nurse-patient ratios for frequent assessment, intervention, treatment, and specialized monitoring. The unit cares for pre and postoperative neurosurgical, neuro-medicine, and stroke patients with complex needs, utilizing a team approach with nurses, charge nurses, and patient care technicians. Standard care includes bedside, central monitoring, and remote telemetry. The unit is supported by Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Managers, Assistant Nurse Managers, Nurse Educators, and collaborates with a wide array of multidisciplinary providers, physicians, and pharmacists. A specialized orientation is provided for neuroscience patient care and Progressive Care training. Ongoing education and professional development are supported and encouraged. The work on this unit is driven by attention to nursing patients and the provision of excellent outcomes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• No Experience
• No Experience (Supervisor Experience)

Responsibilities

• Supports the clinical operations by providing customer service and clerical support.
• Transcribes physician orders as appropriate with close attention to detail.
• Notifies appropriate nurse when STAT orders are written or when coordinating tests and procedures.
• Communicates new orders to the healthcare team as appropriate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

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