What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secretary, ICU, Per Diem, Night Shift, Weekends as needed, Job ID#1758293 position at Palmetto General Hospital?
Position Summary:
Responsible for performing general secretarial and clerical duties, assists nurses in basic patient care needs such as, but not limited to, passing out meal trayswater, answering call bells, activities of daily living, preparing the patient room prior to patient arrival, take specimens to the lab, patientfamily rounding, and other duties as assigned by the direction of the unit nurse manager/assistant nurse manager/charge nurse.
This position is responsible to order and stock supplies through the IMMS system and office supply vendors, inventory/cycle count, maintaining PAR monitoring items for expiration. Oversees the orderliness of the nurses' desk areas and orders forms and other clerical supplies.
Position Qualification: (Training, Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities)
- Completion of an approved program for unit secretaries, or equivalent experience preferred
- Prior Secretary Tech/CNA experience preferred
- Certified Nursing Assistant certification required.
- Strong computer and typing skills.
- Working knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, stressful environment.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Certified Nursing Assistant certification required.
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
Communication Skills:
- Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with all levels of the organization