Unit Secretary Nurse Assistant

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Position Highlights

Department: Nursing

Title: Health Unit Coordinator FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Accountable to: Director of Nursing

Job Summary:

Provides clerical services to the nursing unit. Serves as a liaison for the nurse and patient in interdepartmental communications. Functions in public relations role as receptionist. May assist in nursing care under the direction of the RN caring for that patient.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customers status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.

Birth - 1 yr 1 - 11 yrs 12 - 17 yrs 18 - 65 yrs over 65 yrs

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Infancy Pediatrics Adolescent Adulthood Geriatric

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrates proficient skills in multiple modules of the Client Server system
• Demonstrates proficient skills in the use of medical terminology
• Demonstrates use of photocopier fax machine paging system telephone laser printer patient call system electronic scanner ambulance radio patient security systems.
• Facilitates and maintains effective communications with nursing and medical staff other departments visitors and patients using AIDET principles.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Displays exceptional customer service skills.

Responsibilities Expectations & Standards:

• Commitment to the daily application of CMHs mission vision and core values to serve patients their families and our community.
• Promote CMHs values
• Maintain confidentiality
• Work effectively in a team environment coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles laws regulations and standards associated with but not limited to CMS OSHA.

Essential Physical Demands:

Lifting-floor(0-25): 0-5# Grasping light: 0-3 hrs/day

Lifting-knee to waist: 0-5# Grasping firm: 0-3 hrs/day

Lifting-waist-shldr: 0-10# -foot: 0-3 hr/day

Lifting-overhead: 0-5# Dominant hand: 0-3 hr/day

Transfers: SBA Non-dominant hand: 0-3 hr/day

Carrying: 0-5# Bilateral hands: 0-3 hr/day

Pushing: 0-35# Far acuity: 0-3 hr/day

Pulling: 0-35# Near acuity: 5-8 hr/day

Sitting: 3-5 hr/day Depth perception: 0-3 hr/day

Standing: 0-3 hr/day Field of vision: 5-8 hr/day

Walking: 0-3 hr/day Accommodation: 3-5 hr/day

Balancing: 0-3 hr/day Distinguish color: 0-3 hr/day

Squatting: 0-3 hr/day Feeling: 0-3 hr/day

-neck: 0-3 hr/day Hearing: 5-8 hr/day

Forward Bend: 0-3 hr/day Reaching Forward: 0-3 hr/day

Reaching overhead: 0-3 hr/day

Work Environment:

Works inside. Works with and around others. Has verbal face to face contact with others. Exposure to blood and body fluids airborne pathogens hazardous waste and chemicals communicable disease moving objects high places slippery surfaces minimal exposure to radiation electric and/or mechanical equipment.

Equipment Used to Perform Job:

Infusion Pump(S) X Computers Beds and Transport Systems

K-Packs X Pagers Walker

Glucometer X Telephone Heating/Cooling Blanket

B/P Equipment X Photocopier Bear Hugger

Otocopes X Fax Machine Endoscopy Equipment

Opthalmoscope X Ambulance radio Orthopedic Equipment

Oximeter X TV/VCR Dialysis Equipment

Alcosensor Electronic Games Labor & Delivery

Equipment

Defibrillator EMS Radio Nursery Equipment

Pacemakers Lifts (Hoyer/EZ) Automated Medication

Monitors Dispensing Machine

Cardiac/Telemetry Wound Vac Airboots/Splints

Cast Cutters Invasive/Noninvasive Suction (Wall/Gomco)

Apnea Monitor Pressure Monitors

Scales Radiant Heat Warmer

Mental Requirements:

Reading simple X spatial X tending

X reading complex X form precision working

X writing simple X clerical X follow instructions

Writing complex X compiling X influence others

X math skills simple X coordinating X time requirement

X math skills complex synthesizing X memorization

tasks simple supervising X problem solving

X tasks complex X instructing X independent judgment

driving X decision making

Potential Job Stressors:

Work may be performed under pressure requiring close attention to detail. Environmental stimuli overload. Staffing and census fluctuations. Potential exposure to anger fear hostility or violence of others.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Certifications:

ABI (Aggressive Behavior Interventions)

TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum)

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Provider)

Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support

BLS (Basic Life Support)

Experience:

Experience in health related occupation desirable.

Skills Knowledge & Abilities

Works directly under supervision of RN on duty. Performs assigned duties as delegated. Follows established nursing procedures. Seeks guidance when in doubt. Reports pertinent information to RN. Emotional stability and adaptability to meet demands of the situation is essential. Constant exposure to medical and personal information requires confidentiality. Responsible for own actions. May be required to float to other inpatient units as requested by management for staffing support.

Schedule:

Works varied shifts including weekend and holiday rotation. Works up to 12 hour shifts.