Hospital Unit Secretary & Operations Coordinator

Brown University Health; Morton (IL); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Brown University Health seeks an Unit Information Secretary to support nursing units by coordinating communications, managing information flow, and ensuring accurate patient and department data. The role requires strong communication, organization, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.

You will handle paging, patient identification, and daily administrative tasks to maintain smooth unit operations.

Formación

• Certified Nursing Assistant Certification required.
• Demonstrates computer knowledge.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Customer service skills essential.
• High School Education required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to sit for extended periods.
• BLS certification preferred or required.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate unit activity; main contact between unit and transport, ancillaries, and physicians.
• Answer all calls by identifying department and name.
• Be aware of new orders and communicate to the nurse.
• Maintain physician pager numbers monthly; essential during downtime.
• Report telephone problems to communications; escalate to Director/Supervisor.
• Maintain a list of physicians' phone numbers.
• Ensure patients have arm bands; contact registration/admissions for replacements.
• Maintain stock of lab/x-ray requisitions for downtime.
• Provide and tracks data (page to MD, discharge info) and other requests.
• Order and maintain inventory par levels.
• Maintain a safe environment and intervene as needed.
• Notify BioMed for equipment issues and arrange repairs.
• Copy charts and other materials as requested.
• Maintain compliance with BLS, TB, Fit testing and minimal job requirements.
• Participate in committees and relay messages timely.
• Respond to staffing needs by cross-training and floating to other units.
• Perform other duties to improve function and meet unit goals.
• Make staffing calls to fill holes as directed.

Conocimientos

CNA Certification

Computer knowledge

Medical terminology

Customer service

Lift 20 lbs

Sit for long periods

BLS

Educación

High School Education

College degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Brown University Health seeks an Unit Information Secretary to support nursing units by coordinating communications, managing information flow, and ensuring accurate patient and department data. The role requires strong communication, organization, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.

You will handle paging, patient identification, and daily administrative tasks to maintain smooth unit operations.