Unit Secretary PRN / Nights (7p-7a) NICU - Plano

Texas Health Resources is one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health care delivery systems in the United States and the largest in North Texas in terms of patients served. The system's primary service area consists of 16 counties in north central Texas, home to more than 6.2 million people.

-Serves as patient advocate - Initiates action to protect patient privacy and rights - Protects and insures all unit equipment is in good working condition and accounted for - Assists/Precepts/Mentors new employees as directed - Keeps current on all new policies /procedures - Accurately process patient care orders - Performs chart audits - Assists in the identification of ineffective and costly processes and takes action to improve them - Participates in the process improvement activities within the department/hospital - Performs all tasks to meet the needs of physicians, staff, patient, and other customers - Demonstrates acceptable organizational skills; - Communicates effectively - Interactions include consideration for age specific needs - Takes action to reduce/eliminate patient risks - Acts as a resource/instructor for Unit Secretary skills - Serves as a patient advocate - Assists with documentation that supports and meets hospital and regulatory requirements - Complies with personnel policies i.e. Attendance, ID badge, Dress Code, et. al. - Maintains Unit Secretary skills - Communicates per department expectations - Uses Clinical Practice Model philosophy to work in partnership with patients, families, physicians, peers, and all other disciplines - Actively participates in informal training, development and evaluation of multidisciplinary team members (If selected by Unit Manager) - Uses Unit Based Council communication structure to obtain information and participates in unit activities - Acceptable use of interpersonal relationship skills with patients, families, co- workers, physicians, all disciplines, and other customers - Adapts to changing needs of unit, re: patient census, workload, and crisis situations - Works assigned schedule and adjusts to help meet departmental and patient needs.

**EDUCATION** - High school diploma or GED **EXPERIENCE** - Previous clerical and acute care hospital experience strongly preferred **LICENSE/CERTIFICATE** - BCLS and CPR within 60 days of hire