Night Neurology Unit Secretary & Patient Care

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,480,000; Part time

Job summary

IU Health in Indianapolis is seeking a PT Night position combining direct patient care with unit clerical duties. You will assist the nursing team under a Clinical Nurse’s direction and help maintain a safe, clean patient environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, CPR/BLS certification opportunities, and basic knowledge of medical terminology and infection control. Previous acute care experience or IU Health PCA training is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPR may be required to complete Unit Secretary training program.
• Successfully complete IU Health PCA education program or have comparable acute patient care experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge of procedures and standards related to patient care activities.
• Knowledge of infection control principles.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides a combination of direct patient care and unit clerical duties for the department.
• Administers care to designated patients under the direction of a Clinical Nurse and assists the patient care team.
• Maintains a clean and orderly patient environment.
• Provides information, directions and assistance to physicians, patients, families, customers and vendors.
• May schedule tests and procedures and maintain patient records; sign patients in and out of the unit.
• May be responsible for ordering, receiving and delivering equipment and supplies for the patient care team.
• May provide continuous observation including suicide prevention.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

IU Health PCA education program

CPR certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Medical terminology

Infection control

Procedures and patient care standards

Basic computer skills

Job description

IU Health in Indianapolis is seeking a PT Night position combining direct patient care with unit clerical duties. You will assist the nursing team under a Clinical Nurse’s direction and help maintain a safe, clean patient environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, CPR/BLS certification opportunities, and basic knowledge of medical terminology and infection control. Previous acute care experience or IU Health PCA training is preferred.