Unit Secretary/Nursing Tech-SF - INFUSION CENTER

Presbyterian Healthcare Services - Santa Fe, NM

Full-time - Entry Level

Santa Fe, NM

10,001+ employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Unit Secretary/Nursing Tech at Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center plays a crucial role in the clinical care environment by performing a variety of secretarial and clerical duties while also acting as a communication center for the nursing unit. This position is essential for ensuring smooth operations within the nursing department, as it involves direct interaction with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. The individual in this role will be responsible for performing specific patient care procedures under the direction of a licensed nurse, which may include bedside testing and support procedures necessary for the operation of the nursing or clinical department. Additionally, the Unit Secretary/Nursing Tech will operate patient monitoring systems and assist in maintaining the overall organization and cleanliness of the nursing unit. The responsibilities of this position extend beyond clerical tasks; it includes direct patient care activities such as monitoring vital signs, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring that patient records are accurately maintained. The role requires a high level of communication skills to effectively greet and direct customers, process information, and maintain accurate census and bed status reports. The Unit Secretary/Nursing Tech will also be involved in the nutritional well-being of patients, assisting with tray delivery and feeding, and documenting all care provided in the patient record. This position is vital for the coordination of patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, ensuring that all necessary paperwork is completed and that medical records are in order at discharge. In addition to these responsibilities, the Unit Secretary/Nursing Tech will participate in various technical duties, including performing wound care, operating patient monitoring systems, and assisting with sterile procedures. The role requires a commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work environment, including the management of office supplies and the cleanliness of nutrition areas. Overall, this position is integral to the functioning of the nursing unit, requiring a blend of administrative skills and direct patient care abilities to support the healthcare team and enhance patient experiences.

Responsibilities

• Courteously greets and directs customers, promoting accurate and timely unit communication.
• Answers telephones and efficiently processes information, including accurately transcribing physicians orders.
• Communicates and processes necessary paperwork/information for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Maintains correct census and bed status report, assembles patient charts, and organizes them daily.
• Maintains and accounts for office supplies for the unit and assists in maintaining nursing unit cleanliness and orderliness.
• Monitors, collects, and records information in the patient record, including vital signs and weights.
• Transports patients and documents actions in the patient record.
• Participates in the nutritional well-being of patients through tray delivery and assistance with patient set-up and feeding.
• Assists with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, positioning, and ambulation.
• Rounds on patients and families frequently to assess and address personal needs, concerns, or comfort-related issues.
• Inserts and removes gastric and urethral tubes, performs enemas and disimpactions, and removes peripheral intravenous therapy lines.
• Operates patient monitoring systems specific to unit needs and performs bedside testing such as Oximetry and ECG.
• Performs wound care and dressing changes, assists nurses and physicians with sterile procedures, and applies oxygen delivery devices as ordered.
• Documents all care provided in the appropriate place in the patient record and assembles patient charts.
• Delivers specimens to Laboratory, Microbiology, and Pathology, and transports x-rays, blood products, and equipment.
• Insures cleanliness of nutrition areas and general unit, cleans and stores equipment, and stocks medical supplies.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is essential.
• Clinical experience or completion of Unit Secretary course or self-study module preferred.
• Must successfully complete competency verification before starting on assigned unit.

Nice-to-haves

• Completion of a Unit Secretary course or self-study module is preferred.

Benefits

• Access to a robust wellness program including free access to on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching, and wellness challenges.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement savings plan options.