Nursing Unit Secretary — Central Communications & Scheduling

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) match

Free onsite parking

Tuition assistance program

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary for the Cardiac Progressive Care Unit to serve as the central communications hub for the patient-care team. You will coordinate clerical functions, charting, admissions and discharges, and maintain an orderly nurse’s station to support efficient workflows.

You will handle interdepartmental communications, schedule patient appointments, answer a high volume of calls, greet visitors, and ensure timely information flow.

Qualifications

• Reading and transcribing physician orders.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and computer skills essential.
• Interpersonal skills needed to interact with hospital staff, patients and visitors.
• Strong communication and phone skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the central focus of communication for the Patient-CCare Unit.
• Coordinate the clerical functions of the Unit—assisting with charting, admissions and discharges, etc.
• Maintain organization within the nurse's station to promote an orderly workflow.
• Receive, sort, and organize all interdepartmental communications.
• Schedule and coordinate special patient appointments with other departments as directed by Health Care Team Members.
• Answer call bells and assist as appropriate; handle a high volume of phone calls.
• Welcome and assist all visitors to the unit.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Phone skills

Reading orders

Tools

EMR/Computer systems

Job description

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System is seeking a Nursing Unit Secretary for the Cardiac Progressive Care Unit to serve as the central communications hub for the patient-care team. You will coordinate clerical functions, charting, admissions and discharges, and maintain an orderly nurse’s station to support efficient workflows.

You will handle interdepartmental communications, schedule patient appointments, answer a high volume of calls, greet visitors, and ensure timely information flow.