Nursing Unit Secretary - Intermediate Care - F/T with Benefits Day
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Edison
Posted on: January 18, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At
Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better,
healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a
culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are
team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.
It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for
our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our
mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive
change.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Nursing Unit Secretary at Hackensack
Meridian Health includes:Performs a variety of administrative tasks
to support the daily work flow of the nursing unit as directed and
advised by the Registered Nurse in Charge.Acts as a liaison in
receiving patients, visitors and hospital personnelManages the
unit's communication systems to address needs of patients,
families, doctors, and nursing staff. (answers phones, call-bells,
Careboard).Ensures adequate maintenance of supplies and equipment
to support the needs of patients and the functionality of nursing
units.Attends NUS meetings and unit-based staff meetings. Supports
nursing staff as neededPrepares, compiles, and maintains the
patient's medical record including chart documentation. Ensures
accurate labeling and filing of information using appropriate
patient identifiers.Enters physicians' orders into computerized
order entry systemPrepares discharge and/or transfer
documentationAssists physicians in retrieving records and automated
diagnostic resultsMaintains timely Patient Horizon Scheduler
(PHS).Assists the Nurse Manager with preparing unit-based documents
such as meeting minutes, memos, etc. Assists with performing other
unit based clerical duties.Participates in daily rounds to ensure
patient safety and promotion of a positive patient and family
experiencePerforms environmental rounds to ensure a safe and
risk-free environment with follow up on identified issues to
completion.Takes necessary steps to reduce risks and reports all
environmental and safety hazards to the registered nurse or charge
nurse. Assists when necessary in emergency situations.Attends unit
specific staff meetings to keep abreast of changes in the
department and medical centerOther duties and/or projects as
assignedAdheres to HMH's Organizational and Managerial competencies
and standards of HMHLifts a minimum of 5 lbs , pushes and pulls a
minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hours a day.
Qualifications
High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED
equivalent requiredComputer proficiency required1-2 years prior
experience as a secretary in an acute care setting is preferred
Interpersonal skills and functional competencies preferredIf you
feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths
and capabilities, then please apply today!
HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy,
breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic
test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic
test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin,
nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for
military service, or status as a protected veteran.
Our Network
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza
Vaccination Facility
As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to
send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health
network who may have current openings that fit your skills and
experience.
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