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Nurse Technician/Unit Secretary - Acute Care

$17.6 per hour

Memorial Health

Min

USD $17.60/Hr.

Max

USD $28.15/Hr.

Overview

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Physician, the Nurse Tech/Unit Secretary functions as a member of the patient care team to provide care to a designated group of patients.

Qualifications

Education:
  • High School diploma or GED required.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:
  • Current CNA certification for Acute Care Unit. Current EMT, CNA or Medical Assistant certification for Emergency Department.
  • Healthcare Provider or Instructor BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
  • Maintain licensure and continuing education as appropriate for scope of practice

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Word processing/computer application experience and knowledge desired.
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

  1. Provides care to patients under the direction of Registered Professional Nurse or Licensed Physician.


  1. Initiates suggestions to RN to clarify, alter, or individualize nursing care for changing patient needs.


  1. Reinforces patients' teaching relative to presenting conditions.


  1. Communicates effectively with all members of the patient care team.


  1. Promotes cooperation and teamwork between departments.


  1. Documents care provided in the medical record accurately, timely and in an appropriate manner according to policies & procedures.


  1. Provides transport and safe patient care during transport utilizing appropriate protocols.


  1. Applies and maintains restraining devices as directed.


  1. Monitors suicidal patients in accordance with policies and procedures.


  1. Assists in all aspects of patient care as directed while maintaining patient privacy.


  1. Performs clerical functions utilizing appropriate communication skills as directed.


  1. Transcribes physician orders and performs order entry accurately, efficiently and in order of priority.


  1. Prepares medical record for distribution to medical records and department copies as appropriate.


  1. Prepares paperwork associated with patient transfer to other facilities.


  1. Requisitions services and maintains records, supplies and equipment.


  1. Enters data and maintains the electronic whiteboard and census sheets as appropriate.


  1. Assures that patient charts, forms and files are accessible and organized efficiently.


  1. Facilitates communication between nursing staff, patients and their families.


  1. Participates in collecting data for Quality Improvement activities, assists in identifying patient care problems for study and applies improvement findings to patient care.


  1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Vacancy posted 7 hours ago
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