Nursing Technician/Unit Secretary - Emergency Department

Memorial Health System - Lincoln, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Lincoln, IL

Hospitals

About the position

The Nursing Technician/Unit Secretary in the Emergency Department plays a crucial role in providing patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Physician. This full-time position involves working overnight shifts and requires effective communication and teamwork to ensure high-quality patient care and support within the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients under the direction of Registered Professional Nurse.
• Initiates suggestions to RN to clarify, alter, or individualize nursing care for changing patient needs.
• Reinforces patients' teaching relative to presenting conditions.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the patient care team.
• Promotes cooperation and teamwork between departments.
• Documents care provided in the medical record accurately, timely and in an appropriate manner according to policies & procedures.
• Provides transport and safe patient care during transport utilizing appropriate protocols.
• Applies and maintains restraining devices as directed.
• Performs venipunctures to collect serum.
• Monitors suicidal patients in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Assists in all aspects of patient care as directed while maintaining patient privacy.
• Checks, cleans and stocks rooms with supplies and linens in preparation for daily work schedule.
• Responsible for performing equipment checks as directed, reporting all instances of malfunctioning to the nurse in charge of the department at the time the malfunction is determined.
• Performs clerical functions utilizing appropriate communication skills as directed.
• Transcribes physician orders and performs order entry accurately, efficiently and in order of priority.
• Prepares medical record for distribution to medical records and department copies as appropriate.
• Prepares paperwork associated with patient transfer to other facilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current EMT, CNA or Medical Assistant certification for Emergency Department required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Maintain licensure and continuing education as appropriate for scope of practice.
• Word processing/computer application experience and knowledge desired.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Adoption assistance
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Memorial Childcare
• Mental Health Services
• Growth Opportunities
• Local and National Discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits