Unit Secretary/Assistant, Cardiac Step-Down, full-time days

Beacon Health System; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

403(b) Matching Retirement Fund

Competitive PTO

Shift Differentials

Tuition and Certification Reimb.

Clinical Ladder Program

Gym Membership Discount

Job summary

Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time Day Shift Unit Secretary/Assistant for the Progressive Care - Cardiac Step-Down department at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN.

The role supports daily unit operations, patient care activities under licensed staff, and administrative duties. Ideal candidates have strong communication and a patient-focused approach, with CPR training within the first few months of hire.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 17 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Nurse Assistant certification preferred.
• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/CPR) within 3 months of hire and maintain certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient privacy and protect confidential information.
• Clerical duties and unit maintenance.
• Manage phone calls and coordinate supplies.
• Document patient measurements and vital signs.
• Assist with patient mobility and transportation.
• Support 1:1 staffing as needed.
• Ensure safe patient environment and nourishment delivery.
• Document all patient care accurately.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nurse Assistant certification preferred

CPR within 3 months of hire

Job description

Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time day shift Unit Secretary/Assistant position for our Progressive Care - Cardiac Step-Down department at Elkhart General Hospital in Elkhart, IN.

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.

We offer a wide variety of benefits for our employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Shift Differentials
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
• Clinical Ladder Program
• Local and National Discounts
• Beacon Academy Educational Courses
• Gym Membership Discount

About Elkhart General Hospital

Elkhart General Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital located in Elkhart, Indiana. Our full-service, 357-licensed-bed hospital has served the community for more than 100 years with a variety of services including: Emergency Department; radiology; orthopedics; maternity, pregnancy and childbirth; behavioral health; imaging and lab; genetic counseling;daVincirobotic surgery. As part of Beacon Health System, patients have access to providers not only at this location but can access resources and services from across the entire health system.

What You’ll Do

As a Unit Secretary/Assistant, you will report to the Director and play an important role in supporting the daily operations of the patient care unit. Responsibilities include performing receptionist and general clerical duties, assisting with the overall functioning of the unit, and supporting patient care activities under the direction of licensed staff. Specific duties may vary based on assignment and may include a combination of administrative, communication, and patient support responsibilities.
In this role, you will help advance the EGH Nursing Purpose by contributing to safe, compassionate, innovative, and patient-centered care, promoting a collaborative and professional work environment, and supporting evidence-based nursing practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain each patient's right to privacy by protecting confidential information.
• Clerical/Supply Inventory/Unit Maintenance.
• Monitors and orders replacement of stock supplies and materials.
• Keeps the department areas neat and orderly.
• Manages telephone calls.
• Obtains and documents height, weight, intake and output, vital signs, and reports any abnormal findings in a timely manner.
• Picks up and delivers blood products per policy.
• Appropriately collects and delivers specimens.
• Completes purposeful hourly rounding.
• Assists with answering call lights.
• Delivers 1:1 staffing care when requested.
• Provides safe patient environment.
• Provides patient mobility, ambulation, positioning, and transportation.
• Assures the patient receives the correct diet and assists with feeding as needed.
• Thoroughly documents all patient care provided.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 17 years of age.
• Successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous patient care experience preferred.
• A Nurse Assistant certification is preferred.
• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/CPR) within 3 months of hire and maintain certification.