Unit Secretary and Nursing Assistant - Surgical Unit

Position: Unit Secretary and Nursing Assistant - Surgical Unit - Day
** Job Identification
** 228459

** Job Category
** Nursing

** Job Schedule
** Full time

** Job Shift
** Shift1 - Day

** Locations
* * 169 Martin Ave, Ephrata, PA, 17522, US

** Assignment Category
** Not Applicable

** FTE
* * 1

** Job Description*
* Full Time (80 Hours Biweekly)

Shift: Day 7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday

Surgical Unit

The surgical unit is dedicated to providing high-quality care for patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures. Specializing in same-day or overnight hip and knee replacements, bariatric surgeries, and spine surgeries, we also adeptly manage unexpected illnesses and surgeries. These include, but are not limited to, bowel resections, small bowel obstructions, amputations, appendicitis, cholecystectomy, and cholelithiasis. Our experienced and compassionate team is committed to delivering exceptional care, ensuring that each patient receives personalized treatment tailored to their unique needs.

Our multidisciplinary team comprises skilled nurses, nursing assistants, and clinical coordinators who work collaboratively to support patients throughout their surgical journey. From pre-operative preparation to post-operative recovery, we focus on comprehensive patient education, effective pain management, and holistic care strategies to promote quick and successful recoveries.

We take pride in our strong sense of teamwork, professionalism, and empathy. Our unit fosters a culture of continuous learning and professional development, encouraging team members to engage in educational presentations, creative projects, and other initiatives that enhance our collective knowledge and skills. This collaborative environment ensures that we provide the latest and most effective care practices.

Serving a diverse population, our unit is dedicated to creating a supportive and positive experience for patients and their families. We emphasize open communication, flexibility, and a compassionate approach, addressing the unique needs and concerns of each individual under our care.

** General Summary*
* Acts as a receptionist for visitors and serves as a central contact for telephone calls and a distribution point for paper and electronic communication, laboratory and test results. Interacts daily with visitors, patients, physicians and staff and displays a positive, helpful attitude. Demonstrates ability to accurately transcribe physician orders and creates and maintains the medical record. Schedules patient care services. Is responsible for electronic data entry and retrieval.

Is a key member of the care delivery team. Provides clinical support services to patient care staff by performing a variety of duties related to patient care. Takes patient vital signs, assists patients with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, feeding, toileting, etc.), inventories and replenishes supplies and equipment. May perform special assigned duties such as performing EKGs and Point-of-Care testing.

** Responsibilities*
* ** Duties and Responsibilities*
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* Essential Functions:

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* + Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, changing bed linens and bed pans and positioning.

+ Assists in the preparation and transportation of patients for tests, procedures, etc..

+ Monitors patient condition levels; reports changes to the appropriate individuals.

+ Ensures patient rooms, nursing areas, supply carts, etc. are stocked with appropriate items at required levels.

+ Maintains par levels of supplies and equipment on assigned unit(s). Notifies supervisor when reorder points are reached.

+ Greets, directs and assists physicians, visitors, patients and ancillary department staff. Orients patients to their rooms as appropriate.

+ Answers telephone using personable etiquette. Answers inquiries by providing accurate information or forwarding callers to appropriate resource. Responds to intercom and email. Identifies emergency messages, directs information to the appropriate personnel. Maintains confidentiality.

+ Enters and/or retrieves data from established computer files using knowledge of various computer applications designed for functions such as patient management, patient census, acuity, composer, bed tracking, transport, etc.. Serves as a knowledgeable resource for multiple applications such as, Patient Management and Power Chart. Keeps current with system/application upgrades. Offers/provides assistance to others in navigating IS applications.

+ Performs a variety of duties related to the creation and maintenance of the patient medical record in a manner which expedites patient admission, transfer and discharge. Assembles and copies charts and forms, ensuring charts contain necessary forms. Ensures all medical records have signed orders and an H & P. Places transcribed orders on the chart. Monitors and flags missing items daily.

Performs data entry, chart preparation, filing and photocopying in accordance with appropriate policies.

+ Transcribes orders and documents on…