Nursing Unit Secretary Evenings

Saint Peter's Healthcare System•New Brunswick, NJ

7h•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Unit Secretary Evenings will serve as the central focus of communication for the Patient-Care Unit. This role involves coordinating the clerical functions of the Unit, assisting with charting, admissions and discharges, and maintaining organization within the Nurse's station to promote an orderly workflow. The secretary will also receive, sort, and organize all interdepartmental communications, schedule and coordinate special patient appointments with other departments as directed by Health Care Team Members, answer call bells and assist as appropriate, handle a high volume of phone calls, and welcome and assist all visitors to the unit.

Requirements

Ability to read and transcribe Physician orders
Knowledge of medical terminology
Computer skills essential
Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with a diverse group of Hospital personnel, patients and visitors
Good communication/phone skills required

Responsibilities

Serve as the central focus of communication for the Patient-Care Unit
Coordinate the clerical functions of the Unit
Assist with charting, admissions and discharges
Maintain organization within Nurse's station to promote an orderly workflow
Receive, sort, and organize all interdepartmental communications
Schedule and coordinate special patient appointments with other departments as directed by Health Care Team Members within an appropriate amount of time
Answer call bells and assisting as appropriate
Answer a high volume of phone calls
Welcome and assist all visitors to the unit