Nursing Unit Secretary

Located in central Denver's historic Washington Park residential neighborhood, associates at Porter Adventist Hospital enjoy beautiful surroundings, leading technology, outstanding leadership and easy access to everything great central Denver has to offer. As a full-service Magnet designated, 368-bed acute-care referral center specializing in cancer care, joint replacement, spinal care, advanced robotic surgery and organ transplantation, Porter Adventist Hospital treats some of the region's most complex medical cases and surgery patients. Our Heart and Vascular Institute is the first and only program in Colorado to receive full Heart Failure Accreditation status from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. We have also received numerous awards and honors including: The Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award (2014); top 50th orthopedic program ranking by U.S. News & World Report with high performing honors in eight specialties (2014); an "A" rating from the Leapfrog Group for Patient Safety (2014), as well as many others. The Porter tradition of blending science and spirit began more than 75 years ago by Denver businessman Henry Porter with his generous donation after he experienced care at a Seventh Day Adventist Facility in CA and sought to bring that same philosophy of care to Denver. If you are ready for a career where the work you do truly transcends the walls of a hospital, we invite you to learn more at: http://www.porterhospital.org/

Job Description/Job Posting ID: 110271

Recruiter Contact: MandyGray@Centura.org

Clinic/Department: 7221 PAH EMERGENCY ROOM

Hospital: PORTER ADVENTIST HOSPITAL

Schedule: 1 day per week- will work out of a 6 week period: Friday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Friday, Friday and then it repeats.

Shift: 7am-7pm

Position Summary

Assists the healthcare team in coordinating, prioritizing and communicating patient, physician and staff needs. Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.

Minimum Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Experience Requirements

Previous nursing unit secretary or medical office experience, preferred

Knowledge of medical terminology, preferred

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Basic computer skills

License/Certifications

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association

Position Duties (essential functions denoted with an * )

Greets patients/visitors and directs/escorts to the desired location. *

Triages patient call lights in a timely manner. *

Communicates with patient, family members, visitors, physicians and associates in a professional and caring manner. *

May be tasked with conducting patient rounds throughout the shift to inquire about patients'/visitors' needs as well as orienting them to the unit and patient room. *

Monitors the electronic record for new provider-entered orders. Coordinates the completion of the orders with nursing staff and other departments as appropriate. *

Utilizes computer technology to access and exchange data, i.e., lab results, interdepartmental communications, etc. *

Maintains non-EMR patient records as needed to ensure availability of accurate patient information. *

Responsible for inputting daily and special charges as requested. *

Performs clerical duties, maintains department/unit logs and coordinates services as needed. *

Maintains thorough and confidential patient charts and records. *

Effectively uses time, personnel, equipment and supplies to provide high quality, cost effective patient care. Organizes and prioritizes work to be completed within assigned timeframe to promote consistent patient comfort. *

Ensures that work environment and/or patient rooms are neat and orderly to enhance unit and hospital image. May be tasked with maintaining and stocking nursing supplies. *

Consistently demonstrates flexibility and is agreeable to work schedules including weekends, holidays, evening and night hours as necessary to meet the needs of the patients and department. *

Assists with quality improvement, safety and regulatory functions as directed. Participates in process change to improve unit performance and patient experience. *

Assists in training other nursing support staff, volunteers, students and other hospital personnel. *

Acts in a role of ambassador for visiting community members, as assigned. *

Adapts to rapidly changing technology as evidenced by competency in technology and equipment used in the patient care setting. *

Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements. *

Physical Requirements

Light Work - exert/lift up to 20 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. frequently)

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Important notification to applicants as of Nov. 20, 2014: Effective Jan. 1, 2015, Centura Health will no longer hire tobacco users in Colorado and Kansas. The change to our policy does not apply to associates hired on or before Dec. 31, 2014. Centura Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.