Nursing Unit Secretary provides secretarial support for all employees within an assigned nursing unit. Maintains and updates patients' records for a given unit. Being a Nursing Unit Secretary performs administrative activities in compliance with all regulations. Requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Nursing Unit Secretary typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Nursing Unit Secretary works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Nursing Unit Secretary typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Unit Clerk provides a clerical support function at the nursing station. Clerical support includes telephone communication, data entry, scheduling and serving as a liaison across multiple departments.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Performs all clerical duties at the nursing station as assigned by the Nursing Unit Director.
Delivers new admission chart to unit and initiates forms in preparation for new admissions.
Handles all telephone calls to the unit and routes them to the appropriate person.
Files all paperwork in resident’s clinical records.
Faxes physicians orders each morning from the previous shifts.
Makes physician appointments and sets up transportation as needed, calls for x-rays, consultations as directed by Nursing Unit Director.
Completes lab requests.
Maintains a current resident bathing schedule on the bath record for CNA’s
Coordinates with food service departments for any changes.
Ensures nursing unit is properly stocked with necessary supplies.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to communicate with the Director of Nursing, Nursing Unit Director and staff nurses.
Must be able to work across all departments.
Computer proficiency
Interpersonal/client relations skills
Strong organizational skill
Time management skills
Strong attention to detail
Quality focused
Must be fully vaccinated.