Secretary/Nursing Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs clerical, organizational and communication functions in support of a patient care unit. May be assigned to work in psychiatric overflow areas as requested by management.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nursing Assistant certificate.
• Proficient in keyboard operations and basic computer applications. Ability to operate standard office machines.
• BLS certification; renewal required bi-annually
• NCI/MH/DD/SAS Training within 3 months of hire; recertification required annually.

Preferred:

• Knowledgeable of medical terminology and hospital operations upon hire.

ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Incumbent must demonstrate an ability to apply age-appropriate principles of communication during interaction with others.
• Incumbent must demonstrate competence in the use of equipment and application of procedures before being allowed to perform independently.