About this role
SCHEDULE: 3PM-3AM
HOURS: 36 HOURS PER WEEK PREFERRED ( MAY CONSIDER PART TIME APPLICANT)
Every 3rd weekend and rotating holiday requirement
Trauma Surgical Intensive Care Unit (TSICU):
TSICU is a 10-bed unit which provides care to critically ill trauma and surgical patients per the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation definition for adult (15 years of age and older) patients. TSICU also serves as an overflow unit for surgical patients. Procedures and care provided include, but are not limited to: post-operative patients requiring invasive hemodynamic monitoring/ventilatory management or extensive nursing care, hourly neuro checks, parenteral antihypertensive therapy, EEG monitoring, ICP monitoring-ventric, neuro monitoring (BIS), arteriovenous malfunction (AVM), aneurysm post op care, CRRT, mechanical ventilation, and SAH/SDH/EDH.
General Summary
Acts as a receptionist for visitors and serves as a central contact for telephone calls and a distribution point for paper and electronic communication, laboratory and test results. Interacts daily with visitors, patients, physicians and staff and displays a positive, helpful attitude. Demonstrates ability to accurately transcribe physician orders and creates and maintains the medical record. Schedules patient care services. Is responsible for electronic data entry and retrieval. Is a key member of the care delivery team. Provides clinical support services to patient care staff by performing a variety of duties related to patient care. Takes patient vital signs, assists patients with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, feeding, toileting, etc.), inventories and replenishes supplies and equipment. May perform special assigned duties such as performing EKGs and Point-of-Care testing.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- High School Diploma or GED Required
Work Experience:
- Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required
Licenses:
- Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
- Certified Nurse Aide Upon Hire Preferred
Courses and Training:
- Completion of course for unit secretaries and medical terminology. Upon Hire Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
- Excellent computer skills and ability to use various software applications in a windows environment.