Unit Secretary
Core
Provides administrative support, patient flow management, and direct patient care assistance for a nursing unit in a hospital setting.
Role type
Unit Secretary / Nursing Aide
Builds
Patient care services and unit operational efficiency
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Administration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient census verification, nurse call system monitoring, telephone routing, inventory management, daily patient rounding, medication transport, patient documentation, safety risk identification, equipment maintenance reporting
Preferred skills
Associate degree, 2 years healthcare or customer service experience, PC/database/spreadsheet proficiency, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
Technologies
Care Connect, HELPSTAR, office programs (database management, spreadsheets, word processing)
Responsibilities
Verify daily census and update patient boards; monitor nurse call system and respond to patient calls; answer phones and route communications; greet visitors and provide escorts; maintain supply and equipment inventory; perform daily patient rounding and safety surveys; transport non-controlled medications; document patient information and end-of-life processes; coordinate with other departments for maintenance and safety issues; assist with patient hygiene and activities of daily living when functioning as a CNA.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC