Unit Support Specialist MedSurg 10 Harbert

• Job Summary
  • Works under the supervision of RNs and LPNs to provide assistive care, clerical support, and communication for patients, team members, professional and technical staff, and visitors.
• Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • One year of clerical experience required and familiarity with medical terminology preferred.
  • Candidate must have at least one of the following:
    • Six months of patient care experience within the last two years
    • Enrolled in a medical related college programs and in clinical rotation
    • CNA, CMA, PCT or EMT certification
• Experience
  • Internal candidates who have completed all required competencies and are fully trained will also be considered.
• Licensures, Certifications, and/or Registries
  • Current BLS certification required. 

Additional Information

10 Harbert is a 24 bed medical-surgical unit with a focus on the following specialties: Neurology, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and Rehabilitation services. Eight beds are designated for the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. We provide patient/family-focused, quality-driven nursing services for pediatric patients ranging from neonates to adolescents. 
Our unit has a strong focus on patient and family education. This focus allows the nurses working on our unit the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. Our staff prides themselves on working as a team with our main goal being to provide not only quality patient care but excellent customer service as well. 
The Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) is an 8-bed mini-unit located on 10H. The EMU is designated Level 4 by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC). Level 4 is the highest level for units that specialize in the care of epilepsy patients including seizure evaluation through a treatment plan. The Epileptologist, Nurse Practitioners, and Technicians are highly trained specialists in the evaluation and treatment of epilepsy through GRID and stereoelectroencephalographical placement and surgery.