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Kaweah Health Unit Secretary
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loacation Visalia, California, United States Of America
loacation Visalia, Calif..........United States Of America

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.    It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community. Benefits Eligible Full-Time Benefit Eligible Work Shift Variable - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America) Department 7741 Dialysis-Visalia Under the direction of registered nurse, the purpose of this position is to support coordination of unit activities of those served. QUALIFICATIONS Experience Preferred: Healthcare experience Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Must have computer skills necessary to support the needs of the department. Department Specific Requirements If assigned to Acute Psych or KDMHH: Requires Kaweah Health approved crisis intervention training within 60 days of hire/transfer. If assigned to Broderick: must have previous CNA training. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Collaborates and communicates with the nursing staff to maintain accurate records during the patient's hospitalization. Accurately enters patient data into computer on all admissions, discharges, and transfers. Enters all computer orders within two hours and processes STAT orders immediately. Keeps Head Nurse/Lead Nurse informed of admits discharges, and transfers by frequent communication. Prepares and maintains patient's charts. Reviews charts at the end of every shift to ensure adequate supply of forms are filed in the chart and that the chart is maintained in proper order. Ensures that after discharge the patient's chart is completely assembled for Medical Records. Prepares chart in proper order for patients transferred to another unit. Transcribes orders as directed by unit procedures, accurately and legibly on the rand card. Files all Lab results appropriately on chart. Copies all materials as directed and distributes to appropriate persons. Refers complaints and problems to the Head Nurse/Lead Nurse immediately. Assists nursing staff in achieving quality patient care by transporting specimens, observation, and retrieving items needed for patient care. Is certified to pick up blood from the Lab. Maintains confidentiality with all patient care issues. Answers patient or family questions or refers them to the appropriate personnel. Answers phones within four rings. Is an active participant in achieving quality patient care. Addendum (essential for specific dept) BRODERICK PAVILION ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR: Provides food or fluids after verifying diet order and/or checking with the RN. Picks up mealtime trays and records patient's food and fluid intake. Assists patient to the bathroom and attends toileting as needed. DIALYSIS-VISALIA ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR: Completes admission process in a timely manner which includes preparing new patient charts and admission paperwork. Confirms admissions paperwork is completed and electronic medical record is set up. Ensures designated departments such as billing is informed. Maintains accurate records of hospitalizations and patient travel to facilitate coordination of patient scheduling and ancillary testing. Assists with medical appointments, referrals and scheduling. Sets up and maintains filing systems which include census records of patients. Verifies and ensures that hemodialysis and PD charges are accurately posted in Sorian Financial. Additional Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Performs other duties as assigned. Pay Range $20.38 -$30.57 If you want to use your talents alongside people who face each day with courage and purpose, in an environment that empowers you to do your absolute best, this is where you belong.

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