Nursing Unit Secretary

SUMMARY: Join the Orthopedic/Med-Surg Trauma Team If you•re a registered nurse (RN) looking for a dynamic and supportive environment where you can make a real difference, the North Kansas City Hospital Orthopedic/Med-Surg Trauma Unit is the place to be. With cutting-edge procedures, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to excellence, we offer a workplace where you•ll be challenged, supported, and inspired every day. We perform 80-100 elective procedures per week, including total hip and knee replacements, spinal fusions, discectomies, shoulder replacements, and more. We also care for trauma patients in their med/surg recovery phase, treating injuries from motor vehicle accidents, falls, gunshot wounds, and other emergencies. We hold Advanced Certification in Total Hip and Knee Joint Replacement through The Joint Commission and are actively pursuing Advanced Certification for Spine Surgery. Supportive Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: 1:5 on days, 1:6 on nights, with dedicated techs for patient support and charge nurses who are not in staffing. Our nurses work directly with 40+ orthopedic surgeons and their residents, playing an integral role in shaping patient care plans and policies. SUMMARY: Under the direction of the NUS Director, provides secretarial/receptionist support to nursing personnel by coordinating and directing all communications on the nursing unit and entering all orders into the Cerner system.

EXPERIENCE: Previous secretarial/clerical/receptionist experience with some medical background

SPECIAL SKILLS: Knowledge of order entry for orthopedic devices

OTHER: Excellent interpersonal skills. Computer/data entry skills.

EDUCATION: Required: High School or Equivalent