Unit Secretary, Nursing Float Pool

RWJBarnabas Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established health care provider seeks a dedicated clerical assistant to support nursing staff and enhance patient satisfaction. This part-time position involves performing essential clerical duties, maintaining patient charts, and ensuring effective communication within the unit. The ideal candidate will contribute to a positive patient experience by actively participating in patient flow and addressing concerns promptly. Join a premier health care destination committed to fostering healthier communities and delivering high-quality care. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Discounts through partners

Qualifications

• Assist Nursing Director with clerical functions and patient satisfaction efforts.
• Perform chart maintenance and transcribe physician orders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental rounds and stock supply closets.
• Answer phones and communicate information to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Clerical Duties

Patient Communication

Chart Maintenance

Patient Satisfaction

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Overview

Assist the Nursing Director and staff nurses by performing specific clerical functions for assigned areas.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma

Preferred:

• At least 1 year of related experience preferred

Scheduling Requirements

• Shift: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
• Monday to Friday with every other weekends/holidays
• Part Time/ Evening

Essential Functions

• Perform assigned clerical duties (e.g., conduct environmental rounds, stock supply closet, complete assignment board, answer phones/call bells, print daily census, complete patient rounds, file diagnostic reports)
• Answer telephone/intercom politely and communicate information to appropriate personnel/family
• Contribute to the unit's overall patient satisfaction score by doing regular rounding, escalating complaints, and providing service recovery
• Perform chart maintenance, assembly, and thinning according to policy
• Promote patient flow efforts by actively participating in patient movement and escalating barriers to management
• Enhance patient satisfaction through individual activities, as evidenced by feedback from patients and families
• Transcribe physician orders
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through our partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is a premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every team member. We honor the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As New Jersey's leading academic health system, we advance innovative strategies in patient care, education, and research to address clinical and social health determinants.

Our goal is to make a positive impact in local communities throughout New Jersey by improving residents' health and creating educational and career opportunities. We strive to meet the evolving needs of residents, whether through better coordination of complex health conditions or community health programs and education.