Unit Secretary - Med Surg - Evenings

About This Role

This Unit Secretary position supports the medical-surgical unit during evening shifts, performing a variety of administrative and patient care assistance tasks. The role involves significant communication with physicians, nurses, and patients, ensuring smooth operations and timely reporting of patient information.

Responsibilities

• Perform and aid the physician and nurse with a variety of treatments and patient care procedures
• Report pertinent information to the immediate supervisor
• Give a general report on all patients at the end of each shift
• Report vital signs and record accurately and within a timely manner
• Observe, report and record patient care, symptoms, treatments and reactions following approved policies and procedures of the institution
• Assist and participate in in-service education
• Maintain a clean environment in patient rooms and work area
• Notify RN of changes in patient condition in a timely manner and document appropriately
• Perform and/or assist patients with personal care activities, such as baths, showers, skin and hair care, and oral hygiene
• Provide specific patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse and/or other designated individuals
• Contribute to patient and family teaching while performing procedures as instructed
• Perform other tasks or special assignments as necessary to maintain proper operations and patient care
• Complete other duties as assigned and demonstrate flexibility with job responsibilities in all areas
• Adhere to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior

Requirements

• 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

Nice to have:

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

Benefits

• Competitive benefits

Important Details

• Shift: Evenings

About the Company

Hackensack Meridian Health helps patients live better, healthier lives. The organization is committed to pay equity and transparency for its team members.