Unit Secretary - Neurosurgery Trauma Progressive Care - Rotating

Unit Secretary

• Neurosurgery Trauma Progressive Care
• Rotating VCU Health System
• 3.

6 Richmond, VA Job Details Part-time 1 hour ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description The Acute Neuroscience Trauma unit is the primary unit for neurology and neurosurgery patients-acute and progressive care. We are a Level I Trauma Center and Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center of Excellence. The patient population we service consists of brain and spinal cord injuries, strokes, seizures, and a variety of movement disorders. Apply to this fast-paced, high acuity unit and grow your knowledge in the care of patients with lumbar drains, stable ventilators, tracheostomies, complex wounds and post

• operative care.

Our unit collaborates with other services to provide the safest, patient centered care. We have a highly engaged nurse resiliency team and amazing team work. The Unit Secretary performs a variety of clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit activities, data and records. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for

Hire:

N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A Experience

REQUIRED

N/A Experience

PREFERRED

Previous experience setting up and maintaining office system (organizational skills) Previous experience with medical insurance, MIS, and medical terminology Previous experience in a health care setting Previous experience with Microsoft Office software Previous experience with use of EMR Education/training

REQUIRED

High School Diploma or GED Education/training

PREFERRED

Completion of a Medical Terminology course Independent action(s) required: Able to perform daily activities with minimal supervision. Self directed in the accomplishment of routine activities. Issues that involve violation of VCUHS policy or procedure that involve conflicts of a sensitive nature, or that would be considered unusual in nature are to be brought to the attention of the Nurse Manager (or designee) promptly as would be warranted by the immediacy of the issue. Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A Additional position requirements: Unit Secretaries work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with specific Nurse Manager. Schedules including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or the best interest of the work unit.

Age Specific groups served:

N/A Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical

• Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Activities:

Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Repetitive motion

Mental/Sensory:

Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking

Emotional:

Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change Rotating EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran