Unit Secretary

Maryville Pca / Unit Secretary

This is a position that is a combination role of a Unit Secretary as well as a PCA (Patient Care Associate) works under the supervision of the nursing Director/RN/or physician. Administers quality patient care according to established standards. May also be required to work in other areas according to skill of staff and the acuity of patients. Provides exceptional service to all patients and customers. This is a patient care team member who also performs tasks which are directed towards the patient's information management. Works as the receptionist for the nursing unit and performs clerical duties to support patient care decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Creates paper charts for new patients and reviews patient charts for accuracy and completeness.
• Receives and relays information to nursing staff physicians patients family members and visitors by acting as communication liaison.
• Copies prints scans and faxes documents as needed.
• Orders miscellaneous supplies for assigned units.
• Bathes dresses and undresses patients. May also be assigned simple dressing changes non-diabetic nail care skin care hair care and changes bed linens daily as needed.
• Passes dietary snacks between meals. Serves and collects food trays and feeds patients requiring help.
• Assists with transporting patients.
• Lifts turns and repositions patients alone or with assistance.
• Cleans equipment.
• Documents care.
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• H.S. Diploma - Required
• PCA education requirements:
• a. an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) training program in the last three years or
• b. a fundamentals of nursing course or
• c. a certified nursing assistant program with obtainment of certification (C.N.A.) or
• d. a graduate of a professional or practical nursing program who did not pass the state licensure examination in the past three years or
• e. A graduate of a professional or practical nursing program outside the United States and awaiting licensure in this country - Required

Work Experience:

• In lieu of a. through e. listed above in the Education section documented experience as a nurse assistant emergency medical technician or surgical technician in the past (5) years - Required
• 1 Year - Experience as a nurse assistant in an inpatient setting - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required within 90 Days
• CPI: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention - Required within 90 Days
• Any other required training by the organization - Required within 90 Days

Travel Requirements:

• Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required

About Us:

Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place offering high value and quality health care.

Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employees individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued including concierge services employee lounge wellness programs free covered parking free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with compensation and recognition it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey.