JOB SUMMARY

Provides secretarial support for the Nursing Unit. Assists the Nurse Manager or Resource Nurse in maintaining efficient function of the Unit. Promotes positive public relations through courteous interactions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions

* Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of Swedish Covenant Hospital and

demonstrates a service orientation and adheres to all responsibilities and standards

of the Hospital.

• Performs secretarial duties for the Nursing Unit.
• Answers patient call signals and obtains appropriate assistance
• Assists in orientation of new Unit Secretaries and Unit Assistants
• May be reassigned to another area to assist in the provision of secretarial support by Nurse Manager, Staffing Supervisor or Nursing Supervisor.

Other Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.

PATIENT CARE/AGE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

N/A

QUALIFICATION/BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Secretarial training desirable; typing, computer entry, and simple math
• Current CPR Card
• Hospital or medical related experience preferred.
• Must communicate effectively (both written and verbally), be organized and self directed.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

N/A

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS

• First contact with visitors, medical staff.
• Daily contact with patients, staff from Nursing and other departments.
• Telephone contact for all inquiries for the Unit.

ENVIRONMENT 

• Primarily a sedentary job, some lifting and/or pushing carts, wheelchairs and equipment may be required.

ENVIRONMENT

— Typing/computer position. Highly visible, high activity,

— Exposure to noise, stress and many interruptions.

— Exposure to body/blood fluid, air-borne disease.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work