Nursing Unit Administrative Specialist

Hackensack Meridian Health; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary to support the daily workflow of the nursing unit. You will perform administrative tasks, receive patients and visitors, manage communication systems, and help with charting and orders to keep patient care running smoothly.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and patient safety, with on-site work, opportunities to grow in a busy hospital setting, and a pathway to broader administrative responsibilities within the

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Enters physicians' 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.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary to support the daily workflow of the nursing unit. You will perform administrative tasks, receive patients and visitors, manage communication systems, and help with charting and orders to keep patient care running smoothly.

The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and patient safety, with on-site work, opportunities to grow in a busy hospital setting, and a pathway to broader administrative responsibilities within the