JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is hiring: NURSING UNIT SECRETARY - STROKE

NURSING UNIT SECRETARY - STROKE UNIT - F/T WITH BENEFITS DAY Join to apply for the NURSING UNIT SECRETARY - STROKE UNIT - F/T WITH BENEFITS DAY role at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute 4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants JFK University Medical Center Edison, New Jersey Requisition # 2025-173637 Shift: Day Status: 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 the daily work flow of the nursing unit as directed and advised by the Registered Nurse in Charge. Acts as a liaison in receiving patients, visitors and hospital personnel Manages the unit's communication systems to address needs of patients, families, doctors, and nursing staff (answers phones, call-bells, Careboard). Ensures adequate maintenance of supplies and equipment to support the needs of patients and the functionality of nursing units. Attends NUS meetings and unit-based staff meetings. Supports nursing staff as needed. Prepares, compiles, and maintains the patient's medical record including chart documentation. Ensures accurate labeling and filing of information using appropriate patient identifiers. Enter physicians' orders into computerized order entry system. Prepare discharge and/or transfer documentation. Assist physicians in retrieving records and automated diagnostic results. Maintain timely Patient Horizon Scheduler (PHS). Assist the Nurse Manager with preparing unit-based documents such as meeting minutes, memos, etc. Assist with performing other unit based clerical duties. Participate in daily rounds to ensure patient safety and promotion of a positive patient and family experience. Perform environmental rounds to ensure a safe and risk-free environment with follow-up on identified issues to completion. Takes necessary steps to reduce risks and reports all environmental and safety hazards to the registered nurse or charge nurse. Assists when necessary in emergency situations. Attends unit specific staff meetings to keep abreast of changes in the department and medical center. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH's Organizational and Managerial competencies and standards of HMH. 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, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent required. Computer proficiency required. 1-2 years prior experience as a secretary in an acute care setting is preferred. Interpersonal skills and functional competencies preferred. Compensation Starting at $18.36 hourly. HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. Job Duties The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to labor market data, experience, education and certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, budget and grant funding. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) 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. Company Information Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility. #J-18808-Ljbffr