**$500 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by June 30, 2024. Terms and Conditions apply**

Acute Care Medicine Unit is an expanding Acute and Progressive Care unit specializing in providing quality care to Internal Medicine patients of a variety of medical diagnoses including renal, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, hepatology, infectious disease, endocrine, gerontology, and a specialized focus on adult patients living with cystic fibrosis. Since 2015 Acute Care Medicine has been recognized by AACN as a Beacon Gold Unit for Excellence highlighting our continuous commitment to using evidence-based information to improve patient outcomes, patient and staff satisfaction, and credibility with consumers. We achieve this through an inter-professional collaborative approach that fosters both novice and expert clinicians with a focus on self-care and professional development of the clinical nurse

The Unit Secretary performs a variety of clerical tasks involved in preparing, maintaining and processing patient and unit activities, data and records.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: N/A Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A Experience REQUIRED: N/A Experience PREFERRED: Previous experience setting up and maintaining office system (organizational skills) Previous experience with medical insurance, MIS, and medical terminology Previous experience in a health care setting Previous experience with Microsoft Office software Previous experience with use of EMR Education/training REQUIRED: High School Diploma or GED Education/training PREFERRED: Completion of a Medical Terminology course Independent action(s) required: Able to perform daily activities with minimal supervision. Self directed in the accomplishment of routine activities. Issues that involve violation of VCUHS policy or procedure that involve conflicts of a sensitive nature, or that would be considered unusual in nature are to be brought to the attention of the Nurse Manager (or designee) promptly as would be warranted by the immediacy of the issue. 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: Unit Secretaries work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with specific Nurse Manager. Schedules including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet staffing requirements or the best interest of the work unit. Age Specific groups served: N/A Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical - Lifting up to 50 lbs. Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Repetitive motion Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking Emotional: Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent change

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.