Nursing Unit Admin Specialist

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Nursing Unit Secretary to support administrative functions on a nursing unit, ensuring smooth workflow and accurate patient records.

You will liaise with patients, visitors and medical staff, manage communications, and assist with orders, documentation, and rounds to promote safety and a positive patient experience.

Join a team-focused environment within a New Jersey hospital network that values collaboration, accuracy, and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Computer proficiency required.
• 1–2 years' secretary experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Interpersonal skills and functional competencies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily workflow of the nursing unit as directed by the RN in Charge.
• Receive patients, visitors and hospital personnel; act as liaison.
• Manage unit communications, phones, call bells, and Careboard.
• Maintain patient medical records with accurate labeling and filing.
• Enter physicians' orders into the computerized order entry system.
• Assist with discharge/transfer documentation and rounds for patient safety.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Functional competencies

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Nursing Unit Secretary to support administrative functions on a nursing unit, ensuring smooth workflow and accurate patient records.

You will liaise with patients, visitors and medical staff, manage communications, and assist with orders, documentation, and rounds to promote safety and a positive patient experience.

Join a team-focused environment within a New Jersey hospital network that values collaboration, accuracy, and compassionate care.