Support Assistant - Comprehensive Liver Care Unit Intermediate and ICU - Days

Nurse Manager Support Assistant

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