Unit Secretary; part time​/Eve

Overview

Required:

High School Diploma or GED

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+.

Shift: Day 7a - 3p & Eves 3p - 11p

Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• Health grades - America’s 50 Best Hospitals
• U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment

To provide combination secretarial, computer data entry, reception and clerical duties at the direction of the Administrative Nurse Manager or Designee.

• Transcription of Physician's Orders and computer skills Criteria A:
  Transcribes Physician's Orders in an accurate and timely manner according to Norwalk Hospital's Policies and Procedures. Transcription of Physician's Orders and computer skills Criteria B:
  Calls department for facilitation of transcribed order when appropriate.
• Record Maintenance Criteria A:
  Prepares, maintains and forwards records in an accurate and timely manner. Record Maintenance Criteria B:
  Files all reports in the correct patient's records daily. Replenishes and reviews records on a daily basis, according to unit procedures. Record Maintenance Criteria C:
  Prepares records for admission, transfer, surgery, procedures, discharge and expiration. Delivers expiration records to Admitting, immediately. Record Maintenance Criteria D:
  Processes discharge records according to standard chart order.
• Communication Criteria A:
  Communicates effectively and courteously with patients, visitors, and coworkers within the scope of his/her responsibilities. Identifies unit and self when answering phone. Communication Criteria B:
  Competent in the use of Cerner, Navicare Call System, Vocera, Nash system and Forms on Demand. Communication Criteria C:
  Assists the RN in care delivery by providing accurate and timely processing of communications. Relays information to appropriate person in a timely manner. Communication Criteria D:
  Remains current with unit based and hospital wide information, such as email, Shared Governance and other means of communication
• Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria A:
  Follows all identified policy and procedures in carrying out unit assignments i.e., postings, work sheets, maintenance of data and knowledge of medical terminology. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria B:
  Offers suggestions and solutions to help improve unit operations. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria C:
  Maintains neat and orderly appearance and environment. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria D:
  Complies all competencies and annual requirements as established by the Staff Development Department and the Nurse Manager. Maintains personal Educational Record.
• Equipment and Supplies Criteria A:
  Monitors, orders and oversees maintenance of equipment and supplies in a proper, orderly and cost-effective manner. Equipment and Supplies Criteria B:
  Enters and renews chargeable items/services into computer system for patient care correctly. Equipment and Supplies Criteria C:
  Contacts appropriate departments as directed by Manager/designee, for needed services on nursing unit.
• Unit responsibilities Criteria A:
  Enters all assignments in to the Navicare system. Unit responsibilities Criteria B:
  Enters the Nash data every 4 hours and reviews the previous 24 hours of data for accuracy on day shift. Unit responsibilities Criteria C:
  Supports unit by assisting with call bell response according to unit standard, following hierarchy. Unit responsibilities Criteria D:
  Completes unit safety rounds, including checking name bands, signage, and emergency equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

Education:

HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Required:

High…