About the Unit

6 South is a 22-bed acuity adaptable unit at Butterworth Hospital that is capable of managing both non ICU and ICU status patients admitted with advanced cardiopulmonary care needs. 6 South specializes in patients with advanced heart failure, pre or post heart or lung transplant, Left Ventricular Assist devices, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps, and respiratory failure necessitating Bipap, Hi-Flo Nasal Cannula, or Ventilator support via tracheostomy.

Scope of Work

The Unit Secretary is the point person on each unit for clerical support. Responsibilities include taking phone calls, helping with directions to all visitors and outside team members to the unit (lab, radiology, patient transport, nutrition services, environmental services, etc), calling support when directed by clinical staff, assisting with discharge/admit/transfer paperwork, ordering supplies, ensuring rooms are appropriately stocked, and answering call lights for any non-direct patient care needs.

• Greets and directs guests on the unit in a manner that reflects a welcoming environment.

• Performs computer entry, schedules tests/procedures, processes orders, and performs other related activities per unit/hospital standard within a reasonable time frame.

• Maintains, in a timely manner, patient charts by labeling, assembling, filing/distributing appropriate reports/documents, maintaining chart order and other related duties, and reassembles upon discharge, making completed chart available for removal by Health Information Management (HIM). Records patient charges for services/supplies utilized.

• Collects, monitors, and audits QI data and reports as assigned.

• Maintains inventory of materials/forms and supplies and stocks according to unit standard.

• Maintains a clean unit environment/work area and maintains unit equipment including facilitating the repair of malfunctioning equipment with appropriate department/unit personnel. Prepares patient rooms per unit standard.

• May be required to interface with patients in a clinical setting. Performs assistive patient care activities under supervision and as delegated by a Registered Nurse (RN) including transporting patients, passing waters, etc. per unit standards. Transport equipment to patient care areas as needed.

• Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality and security of patient, staff and organization data.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent.

• 2 years of related experience preferred

Primary Location

SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Advanced Cardiopulmonary Unit - GR

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

2:30pm - 11:00pm

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend

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