Unit Secretary- ED, Full-Time, Nights

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Texas Health Resources is seeking a Unit Secretary for the Emergency Department in Fort Worth, TX. The full-time night shift (6:45 PM–7:15 AM) supports patients, physicians, and staff with strong organization and accurate documentation.

You will adapt interactions to patient needs, collaborate with the team, and help maintain safety and quality through adherence to hospital policies and standards.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills in a fast-paced setting.
• Good verbal and written communication abilities with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Meets the needs of patients, physicians, and staff through strong organization, communication, and attention to safety.
• Communicates effectively and adapts interactions to patient-specific needs while reducing potential risks.
• Collaborates using the Professional Practice Model, supporting teamwork and welcoming new staff.
• Adjusts to changing schedules and workload demands to meet patient and unit needs.
• Advocates for patients and maintains accurate documentation aligned with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrates accountability by following personnel policies and maintaining essential Unit Secretary skills.
• Contributes to quality and safety by identifying inefficient processes, participating in improvement efforts, and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Unit Secretary – Emergency

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth - 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Work hours: Full-Time Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) for 36 hours/week. Weekend and holiday requirements

What You Need

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Possesses organizational skills to function in a fast paced work environment, positive interpersonal skills, and good verbal and written communication skills.

What You Will Do

• Meets the needs of patients, physicians, and staff through strong organization, communication, and attention to safety.
• Communicates effectively and adapts interactions to patient‑specific needs while reducing potential risks.
• Collaborates using the Professional Practice Model, supporting teamwork and welcoming new staff.
• Adjusts to changing schedules and workload demands to meet patient and unit needs.
• Advocates for patients and maintains accurate documentation aligned with hospital and regulatory standards.
• Demonstrates accountability by following personnel policies and maintaining essential Unit Secretary skills.
• Contributes to quality and safety by identifying inefficient processes, participating in improvement efforts, and adhering to National Patient Safety Goals.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital that has served the Fort Worth community since 1930. We offer advanced care in cardiovascular services, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine, and emergency medicine. Our hospital also features certified programs in Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement, Brain Tumor Treatment, Advanced Spine Care, and Advanced Palliative Care. We are also home to a kidney transplant program that underscores our high‑acuity capabilities, and we support Graduate Medical Education (GME) to help train the next generation of physicians.

Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Level I Trauma Center. We are also a designated Magnet hospital and recognized as the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. Texas Health Fort Worth continues to be a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, women’s health, cardiac care, and more.

If you’re ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let’s show the world how we’re even better together!

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