Nursing Unit Secretary jobs in Orlando, FL

Serving as a resource for patients, families, physicians, staff and visitors who may approach the nursing station. - Coordinating the flow of the unit to enhance the delivery of safe, quality patient care.

Job Code : 100228

Qualifications

License or Certification : - CPR PreferredEducation, Training and Years of Experience : - One year experience in an inpatient setting functioning as a unit secretary preferred.

• Student in active healthcare program such as nursing preferred- Alternate experiences in reading and transcription of medical orders preferred.
• Completion of Medical Terminology course preferred.Machines, Equipment Used : - General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer.

Physical Requirements : - Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.- Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and ability push / pull a minimum of 30 pounds, which includes the lifting, pushing and / or pulling of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients.

Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and / or pulling are undertaken this exceeds these minimum requirements.

• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking. - Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring equipmentSkills and Abilities : - Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.- Ability to work independently without supervision.

Environmental Conditions : - Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure.- Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.

• Handicapped accessible.- May work under stressful circumstances at times.Proficiency or Productivity Standards : - Meets established attendance standards.
• Adheres to hospital / department dress code including wearing ID badge.- May be required to work weekdays and / or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
• May be required to work on religious and / or legal holidays on scheduled days / shifts.- Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.

e., before, during or after a disaster.- May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.

• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Last updated : 2024-04-23