UNIT SEC-ACT

Job Summary:

The Unit Secretary-Acute Care Tech performs under the direct supervision of the RN and is organizationally accountable to the PACU Coordinator. When performing Unit Secretary duties, is responsible for the secretarial aspects of patient care and the environmental management of the work unit. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide reliable assistance to the members of the team including nurses, manager, and physicians. Demonstrates good customer service skills when interacting with patients, visitors, and co-workers. Helps ensure that the unit runs efficiently. When performing Acute Care Tech duties, he/she is involved in the implementation phase of the nursing process and is delegated tasks to achieve quality patient care. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide technical care appropriate to the age of the patients served; also demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to collect data and relays appropriate data to nurse, status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed.

Performance Expectations:

The Unit Secretary-Acute Care Tech performance expectations will be covered in the phases of orientation. Expectations include but are not limited to:

Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.

Provides for exceptional patient and coworker experiences by following our standards of practice of always using positive language.

Demonstrates independence and exercises sound judgment in interactions with physicians and the interprofessional care team.

Promotes a positive work environment with the PACU team.

Collaborates with all members of the PACU and OR team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent information in a comprehensive manner.

Exhibits open and professional communication.

Role models fair and consistent leadership skills for effective team dynamics.

Performs all the duties of required of a PACU staff nurse.

Demonstrate appropriate patient identification methods.

Collect and document vital signs when appropriate.

Document in the electronic health record.

Assist the professional nursing staff in preparing the preoperative patient.

Monitor care environment for fall and injury risk.

Demonstrate knowledge and application of sequential compression devices.

Demonstrate effective communicating skills.

Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

Perform reception functions of the unit.

Manages material and facility resources effectively.

Sets a positive example to all staff in daily activities.

Behaviors and interactions demonstrate a positive attitude, personal initiative and motivation to achieve the goals of the department.

Champions the development and growth of safety culture.

Demonstrates organizational, interpersonal, and time management skills.

Participates in all competencies planned for the job role prior to deadlines.

Complies with the Surgical Services/ PACU policy.

Follows the policies in the Employee Handbook.

The spreading of rumors and gossip creates unnecessary turmoil, weakens working relationships, and is contrary to the spirit of the hospital and is prohibited.

Follows Forrest Health's mission, vision and values.

Works assigned shift and responds when called upon for additional or emergency services.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related job duties as assigned.

Responsible for checking communication app during working hours.

Qualifications:

Education/Skills:

High School Diploma/GED required.

Work Experience:

Previous hospital experience preferred

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

None

Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below

Basic Life Support

Within 30 Days of Employment

Required

Nurse Aide training or experience

Upon Hire

Preferred

Mental Demands: Ability to perform as a team member, cooperate with others, follows directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, and function under stress.