Unit Secretary / Nursing Assistant, Medical Surgical
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Job overview
Sutter Health is hiring an Unit Secretary / Nursing Assistant, Medical Surgical. The Unit Secretary / Nursing Assistant provides routine patient care, supports clerical and administrative duties, and performs basic nursing tasks on a medical‑surgical unit, ensuring privacy, safety, and effective communication with patients, families, and staff while adhering to regulations and hospital policies.
Key focus areas include Perform routine patient care and support tasks on the nursing unit, Execute specialized clerical and administrative duties in accordance with policies, and Prioritize information and requests, ensuring timely completion.
Important skills include Microsoft Office Suite, EPIC, Basic Nursing Skills, Medical Procedures, Human Anatomy, and Physiology.
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We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
SDH-Sutter Davis Hospital
Position Overview:
Performs routine patient care, support and services, and also specialized clerical and administrative duties in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures of the assigned nursing care unit. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers. to Executes a variety of tasks, prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety of patients and information. May also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.
Job Description :
EDUCATION:
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High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
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BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
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1 year of recent relevant experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
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Demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills, various medical procedures, views, and equipment.
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Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
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Written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel.
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Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
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Advanced knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems.
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Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
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Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
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Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).
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Build collaborate relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
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Education, technical competence and patient interaction skills
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Exercises sound judgment, and developed clinical and administrative skills.
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
12
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
Every other Weekend
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
36
Employee Status:
Limited Term (Fixed Term)
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $30.03 to $42.04 / hour
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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