Unit Secretary - Neuro ICU - Nights

VCU Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

VCU Health in Richmond, VA seeks a Unit Secretary for the Neuroscience ICU (NSICU). The role handles clerical duties involved in preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit data and records within a fast-paced neurocritical care environment.

Shifts include nights with 36 or 40 hours per week. Requires a High School Diploma or GED; preferred: Medical Terminology course and experience with office systems, MIS, EMR, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Completion of Medical Terminology course.
• Experience with health care, MS Office, EMR, MIS and medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical tasks for patient and unit records and activities.
• Coordinate scheduling and shift rotations with the Nurse Manager.
• Assist with handling medications and related supplies as needed.
• Ensure compliance with unit policies and procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Terminology course (preferred)

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

MIS

Job description

The Neuroscience ICU Unit is state-of-the-art and the largest in the state of Virginia, equipped with 28 beds dedicated to providing outstanding neurocritical care service for a variety of diseases involving the nervous system (brain, spinal cord and nerves). The NSICU is an essential component of VCU’s comprehensive stroke center and is the first and only comprehensive stroke center in Virginia. The NSICU has received the Beacon Award for critical care excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses in 2010 and forward. Come join this dynamic team!

The Unit Secretary performs a variety of clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit activities, data and records.

Scheduling requirements: Must be able to work nights only and available 36 or 40 hours per week.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A

Experience REQUIRED: N/A

Experience PREFERRED: Previous experience setting up and maintaining office system (organizational skills) Previous experience with medical insurance, MIS, and medical terminology Previous experience in a health care setting Previous experience with Microsoft Office software Previous experience with use of EMR Education/training

REQUIRED: High School Diploma or GED

Education/training PREFERRED: Completion of a Medical Terminology course

Independent action(s) required: Able to perform daily activities with minimal supervision. Self directed in the accomplishment of routine activities. Issues that involve violation of VCUHS policy or procedure that involve conflicts of a sensitive nature, or that would be considered unusual in nature are to be brought to the attention of the Nurse Manager (or designee) promptly as would be warranted by the immediacy of the issue.

Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements: Unit Secretaries work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with specific Nurse Manager. Schedules including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or the best interest of the work unit.

Age Specific groups served: N/A

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical - Lifting up to 50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

Compensation Range

$15.69 - $23.53

Actual salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.

Nights

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran