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Veterans in Healthcare · 2 months ago

Monitor Secretary - 4 North - Full Time 12 Hours Days (7:00AM to 7:30PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$21/hr - $26.73/hr

1+ years exp

Veterans in Healthcare is seeking a Monitor Secretary who will function as the department receptionist while observing cardiac screens and assisting with patient admissions and discharges. The role requires effective communication skills and the ability to work within an interdisciplinary team to promote optimal patient outcomes.

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Responsibilities

The Monitor Secretary is accountable to the Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, and/or the Director

Assists with transportation and/or discharge of patients and other indirect patient care duties as appropriate

Correctly interprets cardiac rhythms, conferring with appropriate resources on borderline cases

Communicates and documents changes in patient’s cardiac rhythm with immediate communication to the RN of all significant changes

Runs strips per unit routine, PRN and in emergency situations

Correctly utilizes the hospital charge system and helps identify nursing charges

Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships

Effectively organizes and prioritizes workflow while maintaining a quiet, clean, and professional environment

Maintains unit supplies, forms, and manuals

Performs receptionist functions for the department

Answers all telephone lines and patient calls promptly and politely taking accurate messages as appropriate

Remains aware of current census and maintains accurate documentation on admissions, transfers, and discharges communicating changes in a timely manner

Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental quality control, performance improvement, and quality planning activities

Uses the computer system for order entry and to assist the health team in obtaining needed information

Prints reports as required