OverviewOur team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack MeridianHealthwe 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’salso 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.The Nursing Unit Secretary assists the professional nursing staff by performing a variety of tasks relating to direct and indirect patient care. The NUS is responsible for performing routine administrative responsibilities, communication functions and acts as a receptionist to support the Nursing Unit. The NUS will maintain a clean and well-organized work environment.ResponsibilitiesA day in the life of a 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 personnel
Manages 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 needed
Prepares, compiles, and maintains the patient's medical record including chart documentation. Ensures accurate labeling and filing of information using appropriate patient identifiers
Enters physician's orders into computerized order entry system
Prepares discharge and/or transfer documentation
Assists physicians in retrieving records and automated diagnostic results
Maintains 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 experience
Performs 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 center
Other duties and/or projects as assigned
Adheres to HMH ls Organizational and Managerial competencies and standards of behavior
Lifts 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 programs
Computer proficiency Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1-2 years prior experience as a secretary in an acute care setting is preferred
Possess exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrate functional competencies
Department 1 EastSite Johnson RehabilitationJob Location US-NJ-EdisonPosition Type Per DiemShift DayShift Hours DayWeekend Work One Weekend a MonthOn Call Work No On-Call RequiredHoliday Work Two of 6