Overview: The Unit Secretary, reporting to the Nursing Unit Director, with assignment and direction from the Charge Nurse or Registered Nurse/LVN designee, is responsible for assisting in the planning, implementing and evaluating the activities occurring in the nursing station by performance of clerical/ receptionist &/or Cardiac Monitoring duties.
This position is responsible for maintaining the physical environment of the nursing unit.
The US supports the hospital mission and vision with emphasis on customer relations.
The US utilizes knowledge of patient’s age, spiritual and cultural diversity into unit communication & organization.
The US is a non-licensed position whose training & skills enables him/her to interpret basic cardiac rhythms, recognize & alert the RN to significant rhythm changes or common dysrhythmias.
The position contributes to the provision of safety and quality care that result in positive outcomes in patient care.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
· High School Graduate or equivalent experience.
· Minimum of one year of acute hospital experience preferred.
· Current Basic Life Support (CPR) AHA.
· Competent in Medical Terminology