JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is hiring: NURSING UNIT SECRETARY - FULL TI

Nursing Unit Secretary - Full Time Evenings Apply for the Nursing Unit Secretary - Full Time Evenings role at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute . Location: Johnson Rehabilitation, Edison, New Jersey Shift: Evening Employment: Full Time with Benefits Overview: 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. Responsibilities Performs a variety of administrative tasks to support daily workflow of the nursing unit as directed by the Registered Nurse in Charge. Acts as liaison in receiving patients, visitors and hospital personnel. Manages the unit’s communication systems (answers phones, call-bells, Careboard). Ensures adequate maintenance of supplies and equipment to support patient needs. Attends NUS meetings and unit‑based staff meetings; supports nursing staff as needed. Prepares, compiles and maintains patient medical records, including chart documentation; ensures accurate labeling and filing. Enters physicians’ orders into the computerized order entry system. Prepares discharge and/or transfer documentation. Assists physicians in retrieving records and automated diagnostic results. Maintains timely Patient Horizon Scheduler (PHS). Assists the Nurse Manager with preparing unit‑based documents (meeting minutes, memos, etc.) and performs other clerical duties. Participates in daily rounds to ensure patient safety and a positive family experience. Performs environmental rounds to ensure a safe and risk‑free environment and follows up on identified issues to completion. Takes necessary steps to reduce risks and reports all hazards to the registered nurse or charge nurse; assists in emergency situations. Attends unit‑specific staff meetings to stay updated on changes. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational and Managerial competencies and standards of behavior. Physical requirements: lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs., and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day. Qualifications High School diploma, GED or equivalent. Computer proficiency. Preferred Experience 1‑2 years prior experience as a secretary in an acute care setting. Exceptional interpersonal skills and functional competencies. Compensation Starting at $18.36 per hour. The posted rate is an estimate of the minimum base pay and does not reflect the full value of our market‑competitive rewards package. Equal Opportunity Employer Hackensack Meridian Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, military service, or status as a protected veteran. Apply today. #J-18808-Ljbffr