Nursing Unit Secretary jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL

Nursing Unit Secretary provides secretarial support for all employees within an assigned nursing unit. Maintains and updates patients' records for a given unit. Being a Nursing Unit Secretary performs administrative activities in compliance with all regulations. Requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Nursing Unit Secretary typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Nursing Unit Secretary works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Nursing Unit Secretary typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Unit Secretary
  • DCH Health System
  • Tuscaloosa, AL FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    Under the supervision of the RN assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing station by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area.

    Responsibilities

  • Coordinates clerical unit functions to provide safe and smooth operations by:
  • Adhering to cardiac monitor responsibilities:

    Observation of cardiac monitoring status on all patients.  For breaks and lunch, makes sure that the monitor station is attended by qualified staff. 

    Validates cardiac alarms have been assigned to caregivers at the beginning of each shift.

    Notifies staff of alarms, changes in cardiac rhythm, and when there is a leads off alarm.

    Validates the monitoring status (rhythm present on sector, status of stand-by, etc.) of each patient at least every 2 hours, at change of shift and during hand-off communication for breaks and lunch. Documents validation on the appropriate form.      

    Performs monitor count each shift to assure all monitors are present, as appropriate for area.

                Accurately transcribing of orders, assembling, maintaining and disassembling of  

                medical record

                Answering phones, intercoms and communicating messages

          Rounds each shift on all patients to confirm appropriate placement of care

          reminders (hard of hearing, fall precautions, etc.)

                Performs timely patient discharge notifications

                Rounds at pre-defined intervals to conduct census verification

    Confirms emergency preparedness by checking emergency telephones daily and content of emergency boxes periodically

  • Consistently performs basic duties by responding promptly to patient needs; performing hand hygiene; use of two patient identifiers, etc. 
  • Participates in economical utilization of supplies and ensures that equipment and nursing units are maintained in a clean, safe manner.
  • Accurately documents according to policies and procedures.
  • Applies safety principles when performing duties.
  • Assists in performance improvement (PI) activities by serving on PI teams as warranted, assisting with PI measures and supporting and implementing changes necessary for improvement.
  • Demonstrates working knowledge of order entry process and transcription of physician orders.
  • Maintains well organized, well-supplied, clean nursing unit.
  • Maintains statistics/logs as required by the unit Manager/Director.
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    DCH Standards:

    • Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
    • Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
    • Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
    • Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
    • Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
    • All other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications

    High school diploma or GED required.  Must have basic mathematics and computer skills to support clinical care, the use of electronic medical record, e-mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. Prior secretarial experience preferred. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

     

    WORK CONTEXT

    • Communicate with different personalities and engage in face to face discussion
    • Dealing with unpleasant or verbally aggressive personalities
    • Must be able to deal with conflict
    • Must be able to communicate clearly and accurately
    • Must be able to receive delegation
    • Must be able to work in groups
    • Must be able to perform structured and unstructured work
    • Must be meet time pressure and time lines
    • Must be able to perform in exact and accurate manner
    • Must be able to use electronic mail, telephone and texting
    • Includes possible exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazardous materials and/or cleaning solutions
    • Requires wearing of common protective and safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, mask, gowns, etc.

     PHYSICAL FACTORS

    • Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Must be able to tolerate prolonged periods of standing and walking
    • Must be able to reach reasonable distances in any direction
    • Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, sit, stoop and lift
    • Must be able to run in an emergency
    • Must be able to move fingers in a coordinated manner and must be able to feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape and size with fingertips
    • Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation
    • Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range
    • Must possess stamina to work prolonged shift
    • Physical presence onsite is essential
  • 16 Days Ago

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Unit Secretary
  • DCH Health System
  • Northport, AL FULL_TIME
  • Overview Under the supervision of the RN assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing station by performing clerical and receptionist duties and...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Unit Secretary /Part-Time
  • DCH Health System
  • Northport, AL PART_TIME
  • Overview Under the supervision of the RN assist in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing station by performing clerical and receptionist duties and...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Unit Secretary - Long Term Care (Fayette, AL)
  • DCH Health System
  • Fayette, AL FULL_TIME
  • Overview Performs all clerical functions related to clinical staff and clinical functions in accordance with current federal, state, and JCAHO standards. Responsibilities Responsible for clerical func...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,465 per week
  • RTG Medical-Nursing
  • Tuscaloosa, AL FULL_TIME
  • RTG Medical-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: ICU - Intensive Care UnitDiscipline:...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $1,785 per week
  • Marvel Medical Staffing Nursing
  • Tuscaloosa, AL FULL_TIME
  • Marvel Medical Staffing Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: ICU - Intensive Care Uni...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Life Insurance Sales Agent
  • The Diaz Agency
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Looking for entry level and experienced professionals who appreciate a cutting-edge company with the desire to work for ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Independent Optometrist - LensCrafters - Tuscaloosa, AL
  • EssilorLuxottica
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Requisition ID: 834739 At LensCrafters, we love eyes and care about the people behind them. With over 900 locations, Len...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physical Therapist
  • Ati Physical Therapy
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Overview: Stronger Together: ATI is the largest outpatient physical therapy company under one brand, growing to over 900...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Sales Associate
  • Rack Room Shoes
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • 21967 Part Time Rack Room Shoes Job Description Summary Primary responsibility is to provide excellent service to our cu...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Stocker / Loader
  • Channel Control Merchants, LLC
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Job Type Part-time Description Qualifications: Proven work experience as a Retail Sales associate, Sales representative ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Cashier / Stocker
  • Channel Control Merchants, LLC
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Job Type Full-time Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Successfully handle money transactions Accurately count money in cas...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse (RN) Weekend On Call
  • Agape Care Group
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • Overview: Join Our Team as a Weekend On-Call RN Do you value the time you spend with your patients? Is it important to y...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Part Time Sales Associate
  • Ascena Retail Group, Inc.
  • Tuscaloosa, AL
  • About us LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confid...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

Tuscaloosa (/tʌskəˈluːsə/ TUS-kə-LOO-sə) is a city in and the seat of Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama (in the southeastern United States). Located on the Black Warrior River at the Atlantic Seaboard fall line of the Piedmont, it is the fifth-largest city in Alabama, with an estimated population of 100,287 in 2017. The city was originally known as Tuskaloosa until the early 20th century. Incorporated as a town on December 13, 1819, it was named after Tuskaloosa, the chief of a band of Muskogean-speaking people. They battled and were defeated by forces of Spanish explorer Hernando de S...
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Tuscaloosa, Alabama area prices
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