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)
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.
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
DCH Standards:
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.
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