Virginia Treatment Center for Children (VTCC) is the inpatient child and adolescent psychiatric unit. At VTCC, nurses within an interdisciplinary team, provide 24 hour care for children and adolescents ages 3-17 with mental health needs. Children that are admitted are in acute crisis. Nursing is committed to improving the experiences of children and families. VTCC has a non-coercive, healing model of conceptualization and care and a flexible approach to unmet expectations. Nurses at VTCC influence and impact care at the bedside through their involvement through Shared Governance.

The Nurse Manager Support Assistant performs a variety of organization, managerial, administrative and clerical functions in support of the unit and Nurse Manager.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A

Experience REQUIRED:
Minimum of two (2) years of previous clerical work experience using a personal computer and various software applications (e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, etc.)

Experience PREFERRED:
Previous experience in a healthcare setting

Education/training REQUIRED:
High School Diploma or GED

Education/training PREFERRED:
Graduate of clerical training program or completion of courses related to clerical or administrative functions.
Completion of medical terminology course.

Independent action(s) required:
Perform daily activities with minimal supervision, self-directed in the accomplishment of routine activities.
Assess issues that involve violation of VCUHS policy or procedure, conflicts of a sensitive nature, or considered unusual in nature and brings these to the attention of the Nurse Manager.
Job duties may include the handling, transportation, access to and/or contact with medications and related supplies.

Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements:
Hours would typically be day shift, Monday through Friday, but may occasionally require flexibility in work schedule for special projects.

Age Specific groups served:
As appropriate based on unit assignment

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 50-100 lbs.
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive), Repetitive motion
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

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