Prisma Health is hiring: Unit Secretary II, FT, Days in Travelers Rest
Prisma Health, Travelers Rest, SC, United States, 29690
Overview
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Multi-functional role requiring incumbents to be cross-trained to perform Unit Secretary duties as well as at least one other clinical support job (at least 20% of time in each role). Cross training may include Patient Care Technician, Nursing Specialty Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, and/or Monitor Technician. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides excellent customer service while delivering clerical and administrative services; monitoring, ordering, and stocking supplies; and maintaining a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. Additional functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse may include observing cardiac monitors to identify abnormal heart rhythms; data collection related to patient status; performing basic nursing procedures; monitoring, measuring and documenting patient responses; performing and/or assisting with treatments and procedures; and assisting with maintenance of patient care equipment. The specific job descriptions for Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Specialty Technician, Patient Care Technician, and Monitor Technician are referenced for the specific account abilities for those jobs. The percentage of time performing clinical support may vary by unit, but at least 20% will be in a clinical support role.
Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Performs effective customer service skills, including responding to patients, family and staff with kindness, courtesy, professionalism and efficiency; walking visitors to their destination; answering phones/intercoms in a friendly manner. Participates in patient care rounding in collaboration with unit staff to include daily introductions to patient/families with the use of AIDET.
Manages ordering, stocking, and inventory of equipment and supplies in collaboration with the nurse manager. Unit operation responsibilities include daily monitoring of supplies, ordering office and special supplies, monitoring PAR levels, and maintaining/organizing unit supply rooms.
Performs general reception and clerical duties at the nurse’s station, including responding to patient calls via intercom or in person. Provides administrative and clerical support as needed for the unit, including data entry, meeting minutes, maintaining bulletin boards, and organizing downtime forms.
Coordinates the maintenance of a safe, clean, and functional physical environment in accordance with regulatory standards. Includes but is not limited to cleaning equipment.
Performs one of the following duties on a nursing unit per the description: PCT/NST/Certified Nursing Assistant/Monitor Tech. See job functions for specific duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
This is a non-management position that reports to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education - Unit Secretary training program or on-the-job training. Completion of a nursing assistant, patient care tech or nursing fundamentals class preferred.
Experience - No experience required.
In Lieu Of
In lieu of US training, will accept 6 months of clerical or healthcare-related experience or completion of nursing fundamentals course.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
After hire, US/Monitor Techs are required to attend the formal arrhythmia training class and successfully complete the Prisma Health Arrhythmia exam with a minimum passing score within 2 attempts. Successful completion of the arrhythmia exam must be completed within 30 days of hire.
Arrhythmia competencies must be maintained on an annual basis if selected into a monitor tech role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
NA
Work Shift
Day
Location
North Greenville Med Campus
Facility
1027 North Greenville Long-Term Acute Care Hospital
Department
10276050 Nursing Service
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