Unit Secretary Postpartum

Posted:
10/7/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States ⋅ Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

About the Unit

6 and 8 Center at Butterworth Hospital are secure units with 20 private beds on each that specialize in Women and Infant Services,  specifically postpartum care of Mother Baby couplets, after labor and delivery.  The average length of postpartum patient stay here is 2-3 days.   The excellent care provided by the 126 members of our Nursing and Support Team within Postpartum, provides team members and patients with memories that last a lifetime.  We're here to guide parents through this transitional period, offering assistance, education, and support every step of the way.  We even have Lactation Peer Counselors and Consultants available during your inpatient stay and a lactation warmline for continued assistance.

About Butterworth Hospital 

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals. 

Scope of work

This role requires strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.  2 years of relevant experience in a healthcare setting with use of Microsoft Office (Outlook Calendar, Microsoft Word, etc) is strongly preferred. Performs receptionist/secretarial duties and maintains confidential records, supplies and equipment per hospital and unit specific standards.

The Unit Secretary is the “go to” on each unit for clerical support.  Responsibilities include taking phone calls, helping with directions to all visitors or outside team members to the unit (lab, radiology, patient transport, nutrition services, environmental services), calling support when directed by clinical staff, assisting with discharge, admit, and transfer paperwork, ordering supplies, ensuring rooms are appropriately stocked, answering call lights for any non-direct patient care needs, etc.

May be required to interface with patients in a clinical setting. Performs assistive patient care activities under supervision and as delegated by a Registered Nurse (RN) including transporting patients, passing waters, etc. per unit standards. Transport equipment to patient care areas as needed.

Qualifications 

  • Required High School Diploma or equivalent experience
  • AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 60 days 
  • Prior relevant experience is preferred

    How we will care for you, while you care for our patients 

    • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv 
    • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! 
    • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings 
    • Free onsite parking

    Physical Demands

    • Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
    • Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
    • Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    • Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    • Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
    • Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    • Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs
    • Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbs
    • Sitting: Frequently
    • Standing: Occasionally
    • Walking: Occasionally
    • Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
    • Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
    • Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
    • Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
    • Squat: Seldom
    • Stair Climbing: Seldom
    • Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
    • Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
    • Handling: Occasionally
    • Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
    • Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
    • Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
    • Visual Acuity ¹
      [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

    Primary Location

    SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

    Department Name

    Post Partum - 6C & 8C Butterworth

    Employment Type

    Part time

    Shift

    Day (United States of America)

    Weekly Scheduled Hours

    12

    Hours of Work

    7am-7:30pm

    Days Worked

    Core Schedule

    Weekend Frequency

    Every third weekend

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