Unit Secretary - Pediatric - Per Diem Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Unit Secretary to assist patients under the direction of Registered Nurses and designated staff. Responsibilities include aiding physicians and nurses, reporting vital signs, documentation and patient care tasks, maintaining a clean environment, and supporting patient teaching.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong medical vocabulary, and proficient computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with medical vocabulary and general hospital policies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and nurses with treatments and patient care procedures.
• Report vital signs and provide shift-end reports to supervisor.
• Observe, document and report patient care, symptoms and reactions.
• Maintain a clean environment in patient rooms and work areas.
• Assist with personal care and patient teaching as instructed.
• Participate in in-service education and adhere to hospital policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned and demonstrate flexibility of responsibilities.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Medical vocabulary

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma/GED

Secretarial course

Medical terminology course

Nursing Unit Secretary experience

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Unit Secretary is responsible for assisting assigned patients in the activities, treatments, procedures and tests under the direction of the Registered Nurse and/or other designated individuals. The duties of the nursing assistant are carried out in accordance with the state and local laws and the nursing policies and procedures of the utilizing institution.

• Assistance Performs and aids the physician and nurse with a variety of treatments and patient care procedures.
• Communication Reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor and gives a general report on all patients at the end of each shift. Reports vital signs and records accurately and within a timely manner.
• Documentation Observes, reports and records patient care, symptoms, treatments and reactions following approved policies and procedures of the institution.
• In-service Assists and participates in in-service education.
• Patient Area Maintenance Maintains a clean environment in patient rooms and work area.
• Patient Observation Notifies RN of changes in patient condition in a timely manner and documents appropriately.
• Personal Care Performs and/or assists patients with personal care activities, such as baths, showers, skin and hair care, and oral hygiene. Provides specific patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse and/or other designated individuals.
• Teaching Contributes to patient and family teaching while performing procedures as instructed.
• Other Duties Performs other tasks or special assignments as necessary to maintain proper operations and patient care. Completes other duties as assigned and demonstrates flexibility with job responsibilities in all areas.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Proficiency with medical vocabulary and general understanding of hospital policy & procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Completion of a Secretarial course and/or a Medical terminology course.
• Previous experience as a Nursing Unit Secretary in a hospital setting.

Minimum rate of $18.65 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members.

The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to

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Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.