Unit Secretary- ED, Full-Time, Nights

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Secretary supports patients, physicians, and staff in the Emergency Department at Texas Health Fort Worth. The role requires strong organization, communication, and attention to safety in a fast-paced environment. The Unit Secretary communicates effectively and adapts interactions to patient-specific needs, advocates for patients, and maintains accurate documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards. The position works full-time nights, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM, for 36 hours per week, with weekend and holiday requirements. The Unit Secretary collaborates through the Professional Practice Model, supports teamwork and the welcoming of new staff, adapts to changing schedules and workload demands, follows personnel policies, and maintains essential Unit Secretary skills. The role also contributes to quality and safety by identifying inefficient processes, participating in improvement efforts, and following National Patient Safety Goals. Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital serving the Fort Worth community since 1930. It provides advanced services including cardiovascular care, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine, and emergency medicine, and supports nursing education, research, and innovation in practice.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Organizational skills to function in a fast-paced work environment.
Positive interpersonal skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Meet the needs of patients, physicians, and staff through organization, communication, and attention to safety.
Communicate effectively and adapt interactions to patient-specific needs while reducing potential risks.
Collaborate using the Professional Practice Model, support teamwork, and welcome new staff.
Adjust to changing schedules and workload demands to meet patient and unit needs.
Advocate for patients and maintain accurate documentation aligned with hospital and regulatory standards.
Follow personnel policies and maintain essential Unit Secretary skills.
Identify inefficient processes, participate in improvement efforts, and adhere to National Patient Safety Goals.