Unit Secretary - Skilled Nursing | Team-Oriented + Benefits

Presbyterian Living; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO rollover/sellback

403(b) with match

Commuter benefits

Financial counseling

Life insurance

Disability coverage

EAP support

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarships

Mentorship

Career pathways

Engagement events

Chaplain counseling

Job summary

Presbyterian Living's Lake Forest Place is seeking a Unit Secretary to support nursing units, manage calls, and handle admissions with care and accuracy.

This role operates 8am–4pm, with every other weekend shifts, and requires strong secretarial skills, basic medical terminology, and dependable communication with residents and staff.

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Minimum of one year work experience.
• Secretarial or clerical experience.
• Reading, writing, and comprehension skilled needed to use medical terminology on the job.
• Good communication skills.
• Long-term care experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Floats between nursing units and carries a pager for unit secretary needs.
• Handles telephone communications and delivers messages as needed.
• Participates in special projects as assigned by nurse.
• Assists with activities on an "as needed" basis.
• Manages admissions and discharges clerical tasks and notifies departments.
• Orders name plates for residents’ doors and updates biographies.
• Takes photographs of residents at admission and for wandering risk.
• Prepares and maintains activity boards and logs.

Skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology literacy

Reading & writing

Long-term care experience (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

$19.09 to $26.83 Hourly Rate (Based on years of experience) plus shift and weekend differentials.

Lake Forest Place | Registry | Skilled Nursing Department |8am-4pm| Every other weekend (Saturday, Sunday).

Are you looking for a team where you can bring your passion, strengths, and best self as a Unit Secretary?

At Lake Forest Place, you’ll join a mission‑driven community where employees work together to deliver a truly personalized experience for our residents. Our team values collaboration, compassion, and shared expertise, and we’re searching for individuals who lead with heart and help create a positive, uplifting environment.

If you’re someone who enjoys making a difference, building meaningful connections, and contributing to a workplace centered on wellness, independence, joy, and security, you’ll feel right at home here.

Why YOU Will Love Working With Us

A Supportive, People‑Centered Culture

We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work®, a certification that reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and engaging workplace for all team members.

Comprehensive Benefits That Care For You

• Financial Security: PTO rollover/sellback, 403(b) with match, commuter benefits, financial counseling
• Peace of Mind: Life insurance, disability coverage, EAP support
• Growth & Development: Tuition reimbursement, scholarships, mentorship, and career pathways
• Community & Connection: Engagement events and 24/7 chaplain counseling for emotional/spiritual support
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• This position floats between nursing units and carries a pager to be contacted by unit staff when there is a need for unit secretary services.
• Handles telephone communications, takes action or delivers messages as necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for special projects as assigned by nurse.
• This includes but is not limited to initiating and participating in activities on an "as needed" basis.
• Handles clerical responsibilities associated with admissions and discharges and notifies appropriate departments.
• The Foster Pavilion unit secretary orders name plates for residents’ doors and keeps biographies up to date.
• Takes photographs of residents at admission for MAR and those at risk for wandering.
• Prepares and keeps current activity boards and other logs as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications & Skills

• High school graduate.
• Minimum of one year work experience.
• Secretarial or clerical experience.
• Reading, writing, and comprehension skilled needed to use medical terminology on the job.
• Good communication skills.
• Long-term care experience preferred but not required.
  
  

About Presbyterian Living

Presbyterian Living is an independent, not‑for‑profit senior living organization offering a full continuum of care—including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. Since 1904, we’ve welcomed people from all backgrounds across our communities in Evanston (Westminster Place & Ten Twenty Grove), Lake Forest (Lake Forest Place), and Arlington Heights (The Moorings).

What sets us apart is our commitment to people - residents, families, and employees alike. We’re a compassionate, mission‑driven organization where team members feel supported, valued, and inspired to make a meaningful difference each day.

Ready to Join a Team That Feels Like Family?!

If you're passionate about helping others, excited to grow in your career, and eager to make a real impact, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and discover the difference you can make at Lake Forest Place!