Nursing Unit Secretary

Saint Peters Healthcare System•New Brunswick, NJ

1d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Unit Secretary will serve as the central focus of communication for the Patient-Care Unit, coordinating clerical functions such as charting, admissions, and discharges. They will maintain organization within the Nurse's station to promote an orderly workflow, receive and organize interdepartmental communications, and schedule/coordinate special patient appointments. The role also involves answering call bells, assisting as appropriate, handling a high volume of phone calls, and welcoming/assisting 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- assisting with charting, admissions and discharges, etc
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