CHRISTUS Health · 7 hours ago
Unit Secretary - Monitoring Central Telemetry - PRN
Beaumont, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expCHRISTUS Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to support the functioning of a patient care unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves performing clerical tasks, managing patient records, and ensuring effective communication within the healthcare team.
Responsibilities
Transcribes physician’s orders from the chart to proper patient records accurately
Monitors intercom system; gives reassurance to patients; notifies nursing staff immediately of needs
Informs Charge Nurse of all pertinent information. Fosters positive physician relations
Displays telephone courtesy, answers promptly. Relays messages accurately to appropriate personnel
Informs patient/families of discharge procedure. Promptly removes patient from computer at time of discharge
Responds appropriately in all code situations
Uses supplies and equipment appropriately, records charges appropriately
Manages inventory control with prevention of overstock while keeping adequate supplies necessary for effective unit function
Participates in 80% of prescribed in-service programs and departmental meetings. When unable to attend (20% max), follows up to obtain information discussed
Complies with timekeeping system. Prompt in reporting for duty. Accrues no unexcused absences, and no more than three unscheduled absences
Follows hospital and/or unit policy for dress and personal hygiene
Follows necessary safety precautions, hospital policies and departmental policies
Completes infection control, safety, and other assigned education
Follows hospital policies and/or departmental rules
(Monitor Units) Rhythm strips are run at the beginning of each shift on all patients and as needed. Strips are delivered within thirty (30) minutes of run time
(Monitor Units) Consistently updates log to reflect admits, discharges, transfers, as well as calls to nurses stations about monitoring problems
(Monitor Units) Identifies all life threatening dysrhythmias and reports same to nurse responsible for patient or to charge nurse. (Note: A score of “0” for this behavior will result in termination
Organizes nursing station and keeps unit adequately supplied
Follows the CHRISTUS Health Guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI)
Associate timely completes all required educational assignments
Follows instructions and completes assigned tasks for patient and department needs in a courteous and organized manner
Uses good judgment in prioritizing of physicians’ orders for transcription
Grieving Process: Allows for patient and family to express feelings
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; certificate of completion from an approved course for Unit Secretary's preferred
Demonstrates required computer skills within one month of employment
AHA BLS certification within two (2) weeks of employment
Preferred
One (1) year Unit Secretary experience preferred, if there is no Unit Secretary certification
Six (6) months experience in a hospital preferred
Basic typing and prior computer skills preferred
For telemetry and/or critical care, successful completion of basic dysrhythmia course for unlicensed personnel within one month or after first available course offered
Company
CHRISTUS Health
CHRISTUS Health is a Catholic not-for-profit health care system comprising more than 600 centers, including long-term care facilities, community hospitals, walk-in clinics and health ministries.
10001+ employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Terry Kyle
CEO and CDO The Children's Hospital of San Antonio Foundation & Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Fnd
Thomas Royer, MD
CEO Emeritus
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