Nurse Manager Support Assistant - NICU - Days

Our Level IV, 40-bed NICU is the region’s largest single-family room unit, providing specialized care to premature and critically ill newborns requiring complex medical and surgical intervention. We care for more than 500 infants annually, including those transported through our Ground and Flight NICU Transport Program. Proudly recognized as the First Beacon Unit in the state of Virginia achieving GOLD distinction, our NICU reflects an unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.

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

Days

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