Unit Sec Tech - Northwell Health : Job Details

This position is responsible for providing a combination of unit clerical duties and direct patient care duties as needed on the designated Patient Care Unit. The incumbent ensures that accurate and complete information is completed to facilitate coordination and communication between healthcare team. The incumbent performs clerical duties associated with supporting the Patient Care Unit and provides assigned direct patient care duties under the supervision of the registered nurse. Job Responsibility 1. Functions as a co-worker to the nurse and a key member of the nursingcare team: Organizes patient care assignment and sets priorities. Alerts RN co-worker to changes in patient status i.e., alteration incomfort, skin integrity, alterations in breathing pattern, etc. Documents patient care and patient status changes hospitalcomputer system and on the appropriate chart forms. Communicates routine information to RN periodically during shifti.e., intake and output .. Assists RN in providing...Patient Care, Registered Nurse, Nursing, Medical, RN, Technician, Healthcare