NURSING UNIT SECRETARY - JRI - PT EVENINGS WITH BENEFITS Job at JFK Johnson Reha

NURSING UNIT SECRETARY - JRI - PT EVENINGS WITH BENEFITS Location: Johnson Rehabilitation Institute – Edison, New Jersey Requisition # 2025-174365 | Shift: Evening | Employment: Part-time with Benefits Join us as a Nursing Unit Secretary to support nursing staff with administrative tasks, communication, and patient record management. Overview At Hackensack Meridian Health, we are dedicated to improving patient care and fostering a collaborative culture. Our nurses have a vital role, and we need associates that can keep our unit running smoothly. Responsibilities Perform administrative tasks to support daily nursing workflow as directed by RN in Charge. Act as liaison for patients, visitors, and hospital personnel. Manage unit communication systems (phones, call‑bells, Careboard). Ensure supplies and equipment are adequately maintained. Attend NUS and unit staff meetings; support nursing staff as needed. Prepare and maintain patient medical records, including chart documentation and accurate labeling. Enter physician orders into computerized order entry system. Prepare discharge and/or transfer documentation. Assist physicians in retrieving records and diagnostic results. Maintain timely Patient Horizon Scheduler (PHS). Assist the Nurse Manager with meeting minutes, memos, and other clerical duties. Participate in daily rounds to ensure patient safety and positive experience. Conduct environmental rounds; address hazards and complete follow‑up. Assist in emergency situations as necessary. Attend unit‑specific staff meetings. Perform other duties/projects as assigned. Adhere to HMH organizational and managerial competencies. Lifting/pushing/pulling a minimum of 5 lbs.; standing a minimum of 1 hour per day. Qualifications High School diploma, GED, or equivalent. Computer proficiency. Preferred: 1–2 years experience as a secretary in an acute care setting; exceptional interpersonal skills and functional competencies. Compensation Minimum hourly rate: $18.36. Hourly rate may vary based on market data, experience, education, and other factors. Benefits Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. 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 or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran. Application Please apply through the portal or contact our recruiting team for more information. #J-18808-Ljbffr