Unit Secretary per diem

Description 8- and 12-hour shifts, including weekends and Holidays. At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what’s possible for you and your career.   Norwalk Hospital is a 366-bed academic and community medical center serving Fairfield County, Connecticut, and the surrounding New York Metro area. We are a Level II Trauma Center and Joint Replacement Center of Excellence, and we provide advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care.   Our accolades include the following:   The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety Healthgrades - America’s 50 Best Hospitals U.S. News & World Report - high performance in heart failure treatment  At Norwalk Hospital, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, fostering a friendly and supportive culture where collaboration and compassion are at the heart of what we do. From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll experience a sense of community that makes our hospital a truly special place to work. Our employees feel a deep connection here because we’re not just part of the community – we are its center. Summary: To provide a combination of secretarial, computer data entry, reception and clerical duties at the direction of the Administrative Nurse Manager or Designee. Responsibilities: 1. Transcription of Physician's Orders and computer skills. Criteria A: Transcribes Physician's Orders in an accurate and timely manner according to Norwalk Hospital's Policies and Procedures. Transcription of Physician's Orders and computer skills. Criteria B: Attends computer classes as necessary i.e., Cerner, Synquest and Eclipsys. Transcription of Physician's Orders and computer skills. Criteria C: Notifies appropriate personnel of STAT orders. Accesses lab values when requested. Transcription of Physician's Orders and computer skills. Criteria D: Calls department for facilitation of transcribed orders when appropriate. 2. Record Maintenance Criteria A: Prepares, ED records in an accurate and timely manner. Record Maintenance Criteria B: Maintain adequate supply of ED paperwork. Record Maintenance Criteria C: Processes Emerge data, charges and discharge records according to ED standards. 3. Communication Criteria A: Communicates effectively and courteously with patients, visitors, and coworkers within the scope of his/her responsibilities. Identifies unit and self when answering phone. Communication Criteria B: Uses a Windows-based computer system competently. Communication Criteria C: Assists the RN in care delivery by providing accurate and timely processing of communications. Relays information to appropriate person in a timely manner. 4. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria A: Demonstrates compliance with identified policies and procedures in carrying out ED Express Care assignments i.e., on call list, maintenance of data and knowledge of medical terminology. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria B: Demonstrates willingness to assist with and improve unit operations. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria C: Maintains neat and orderly appearance and environment. Occupational and Personal Responsibilities Criteria D: Completes all competencies and annual requirements as established. Maintains personal Educational Record. 5. Equipment and Supplies Criteria A: Monitors, orders and oversees maintenance of equipment and supplies in a proper, orderly and cost-effective manner i.e.., paperwork, food supply list, copier/fax equipment and office supplies. Equipment and Supplies Criteria B: Contacts appropriate departments as directed by Manager/designee, for needed services on ED and Express Care nursing unit. 6. Policy and Procedure Criteria A: Assists in QA studies as assigned by the Nurse Manager/designee. Policy and Procedure Criteria B: Maintains and updates telephone listings, on-call list, MD called list and trauma list. Policy and Procedure Criteria C: Participates in ED/Express Care staff meetings. 7. Performs other duties as assigned. 8. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT Other Information: Required: High School Graduate or equivalent. Previous secretarial/computer experience preferred with Windows based computer system. Hospital or other health care setting experience. Minimum Experience: zero to six months Desired: Working Conditions: Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions Company: Norwalk Hospital Association Org Unit: 350 Department: Emergency Department Exempt: No Salary Range: $17.00 - $28.50 Hourly With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health