Nursing Unit Secretary: Fast-Paced Care Coordination

CommonSpirit Health; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anthony North Hospital, located in Westminster, CO, seeks a Nursing Unit Secretary to support the healthcare team by coordinating, prioritizing, and communicating patient, physician, and staff needs to ensure smooth unit operations.

You will manage essential administrative tasks, facilitate communication, and assist in delivering patient care while maintaining accurate, confidential records in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association preferred.

Responsibilities

• Triages patient call lights promptly.
• Monitors the electronic health record for provider orders.
• Coordinates completion of orders with nursing staff and other departments.
• Uses computer technology to access and exchange data (lab results, messages).
• Maintains confidential patient charts and records.
• Performs clerical duties and coordinates department logs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

St. Anthony North Hospital, located in Westminster, CO, seeks a Nursing Unit Secretary to support the healthcare team by coordinating, prioritizing, and communicating patient, physician, and staff needs to ensure smooth unit operations.

You will manage essential administrative tasks, facilitate communication, and assist in delivering patient care while maintaining accurate, confidential records in a fast-paced hospital environment.