Unit Secretary - JRI - IP Nursing - Per Diem Days

About the Role

As a Unit Secretary at Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing and Rehab facilities, you will assist assigned patients in activities, treatments, procedures, and tests under the direction of the Registered Nurse and other designated individuals. Your work supports a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Responsibilities

• Performs and aids the physician and nurse with a variety of treatments and patient care procedures.
• Reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor and provides a general report on all patients at the end of each shift.
• Reports vital signs and records accurately and within a timely manner.
• Observes, reports, and records patient care, symptoms, treatments, and reactions following approved policies and procedures.
• Assists and participates in in-service education.
• Maintains a clean environment in patient rooms and work area.
• Notifies RN of changes in patient condition in a timely manner and documents appropriately.
• Performs and/or assists patients with personal care activities, such as baths, showers, skin and hair care, and oral hygiene.
• Provides specific patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse and/or other designated individuals.
• Contributes to patient and family teaching while performing procedures as instructed.
• Performs other tasks or special assignments to maintain proper operations and patient care.
• Completes other duties as assigned and demonstrates flexibility with job responsibilities in all areas.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Proficiency with medical vocabulary and general understanding of hospital policy & procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Preferred:

• Completion of a Secretarial course and/or a Medical terminology course.
• Previous experience as a Nursing Unit Secretary in a hospital setting.

Pay

The minimum starting rate of pay for this role is $18.65 per hour. The posted rate is a reasonable good faith estimate and may vary based on factors such as labor market data, experience, education, certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, budget, and grant funding. Some positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

Benefits

Hackensack Meridian Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) employees, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement benefits.
• Performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions (for eligible positions).