Unit Secretary - PreOp Full Time Days

Core Competencies

Addresses administrative needs in a respectful and caring manner

Adheres to infection prevention

Adheres to policies and procedures, to ensure safe and optimal care

Assists in providing patient comfort and safety

Communicates effectively with the patient, family, and medical staff during the continuum of care

Complies with Joint Commission’s national patient safety goals

Complies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goals

Identifies common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting process

Maintains cooperative working relationships with members of the hospital team

Participates in activities in alignment with the Magnet Model

Participates in organizational activities

Reports matters requiring Nursing intervention immediately

• Supports patient care within scope of a practice as directed by other
  members of the healthcare team
  
• Utilizes resources in an economical manner

Department Specific Competencies

Orders and maintains all unit inventory; including forms, office supplies and drug testing materials.

In conjunction with the nursing staff, determines and maintains the inventory of unit supplies used in direct patient care. This includes regular communication with staff to determine par levels and preferred supplies for optimal patient care.

• Completes work left from previous shift and reports any incomplete work at the end of the shift to ensure continuity.