Unit Secretary - PRN

Job Description Summary
The Unit Secretary processes physician orders, places data on patient charts, keeps an adequate amount of forms on the charts, and answers the phone. She/he is responsible for keeping needed items ordered for the unit through materials management. Reports to the Charge Nurse/Clinical Director.

Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
PRN

Cost Center
CC001514 LAN - Neurology / PCU (Progressive Care Unit) 5W (LMC)

Pay Rate Type
Hourly

Pay Grade
Health-19

Scheduled Weekly Hours
12

Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)

Job Description

The Unit Secretary processes physician orders places data on patient charts, keeps an adequate amount of forms on the charts, and answers the phone. She/he is responsible for keeping needed items ordered for the unit through materials management. Reports to the Charge Nurse/Clinical Director. May function as a preceptor for (and thus be accountable for) orienting unit clerks. Responsible for demonstrating ethical and appropriate behavior. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Patient Care Technologist (PCT) reports to the Clinical Director/Manager. Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, The CNA/PCT performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes

PRN Status Clause:

This is a PRN as-needed position, you must be available to work at least 12 hours bi-weekly, as needed according to departmental demands. You may be required to work additional hours if requested by your supervisor to accomplish work objectives. Work hours may vary (increase or decrease) depending on the needs of the unit.

Additional Job Description

Education: A High School Diploma or GED required Certified Nurse Assistant certification for the state of South Carolina is preferred.

Licenses/Certificates: Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association is required. If C NA South Carolina Certified Nurse Assistant is required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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