Nursing Unit Secretary jobs in Elizabeth, NJ

Nursing Unit Secretary provides secretarial support for all employees within an assigned nursing unit. Maintains and updates patients' records for a given unit. Being a Nursing Unit Secretary performs administrative activities in compliance with all regulations. Requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Nursing Unit Secretary typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Nursing Unit Secretary works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Nursing Unit Secretary typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Unit Secretary
  • Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West Orange)
  • Orange, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Overview

    Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation | Select Medical

    1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052

     

    Unit Secretary- Inpatient Rehab

     

    Shift Hours: Full Time. 3pm -11pm (Alternating Weekends)

     

     

     

     

     

    Benefits of becoming a Unit Secretary with us:

    • Pay: Starting at $18.87/hr! (Negotiable based on years of experience)
    • Shift Differential!
    • Tuition Assistance up to $5,000 a year after your first full year of employment
    • Full-benefits package (Including medical, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short and long term disability & more!)
    • Team-oriented and collaborative culture 
    • Working with a great nursing team
    • Impact on patient care and their quality of life
    • Ability to grow and learn new skills
    • Gaining health care experience
    • A network of over 50K employees nationwide with advancement/relocation opportunities 

     

    Responsibilities

    Organizes clerical functions of the nursing unit, including communication, record keeping, logs, and patient information.  Notifies the nursing staff and/or charge nurse in a timely manner of pertinent patient information, including physician orders, laboratory or test results, and communication from other departments. 

     

    Specific Duties

     

    • Acts as a receptionist for the nursing unit, answering telephone calls, patient lights, and greeting and assisting visitors and staff. Answers questions and/or assists in problem solving or re-directing people to the proper resource.
    • Organizes and updates all patient charts including proper forms with proper labels, posting orders for validation by the nurse or charge nurse, assuring proper order of charts, and thinning charts when indicated according to guidelines.
    • Assembles new patient charts including proper tagging and identification, forms, stickers, and admission packets for use by clinical staff including nurses and physicians.
    • Processes admissions, discharges and transfers, including computer entry and census information under the direction of the nurse.
    • Reviews physician order sheets for new orders, initiates the necessary paper work assuring that no order is implemented until it is signed off by a nurse.
    • Arranges appointments for patients under the direction of the nurse.
    • Maintains supplies in support of the nursing unit including secretarial supplies and forms as well as equipment rentals or other special purchases in collaboration with the charge nurse or the DON.
    • Assists with patient call lights, patient transportation, and patient care needs when needed and in accordance with their training and skill.
    • Makes copies and performs any clerical support activities to assure efficiency and provide support to the clinical staff.
    • Cross-trained and serves as a back up for Admission Coordinator when needed

    Qualifications

    Minimum requirements:

    • Proficient computer skills.

    Preferred qualifications:

    • Education: High School diploma or equivalent. 
    • A minimum of 1 year clerical experience preferred in a medical setting.

    Additional Data

    APPLY TODAY!

     

    Select Medical’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:

    • Brain Injury
    • Spinal Cord Injury
    • Stroke
    • Amputation
    • Neurological Disorders
    • Orthopedic Conditions
    • Multiple Traumas

    **Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

  • 23 Days Ago

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Unit Secretary
  • CareWell Health
  • East Orange, NJ PART_TIME
  • Job Summary The unit secretary, as a department receptionist, schedules patients as directed, prepares minutes, enters daily charges, conducts follow-up phone calls as assigned, organizes chart room a...
  • 24 Days Ago

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Unit Secretary
  • Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - West (West...
  • Orange, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Overview: Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation | Select Medical 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052 Unit Secretary- Inpatient Rehab Shift Hours: Full Time. 3pm -11pm (Alternating Weekends)...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Unit secretary
  • Hackensack Meridian Health
  • Bergen, NJ FULL_TIME
  • 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 ro...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Skilled Nursing Facility Unit Clerk
  • Morristown Post Acute Rehabilitation & Nursing
  • Morristown, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Morristown Post Acute- is a beautiful renovated skilled nursing facility in Morris County. We are looking for a Unit Clerk to handle all of the secretarial duties for the unit. Our employees at Morris...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Unit Secretary- PartTime- Evening
  • RWJBarnabas Health
  • Newark, NJ PART_TIME
  • Job Overview:Assist the Nursing Director and the staff nurses by performing specific clerical functions for assigned areas. Must be familiar with medical terminology.Qualifications:Required:High Schoo...
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District Substitute Positions (Teacher, Nurse, Secretary)
  • Montgomery Township School District
  • Skillman, NJ
  • Description: Montgomery Township School District - District Substitute Positions - Montgomery Township School District J...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Chief of Gastroenterology
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • East Orange, NJ
  • Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Physician - ( Local Union Posting- FY 24)
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • East Orange, NJ
  • Summary This vacancy announcement is intended to cover national bargaining unit agreements for New Jersey Health Care Sy...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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NUS Monitor Tech - Central Monitor Room - F/T Nights
  • Hackensack Meridian Health
  • Neptune, NJ
  • Overview: Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients liv...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Staffing Coordinator
  • Complete Care at Whispering Woods, LLC
  • Edison, NJ
  • Complete Care at Whispering Woods, LLC - Come Join the team everyone is talking about!!! NOW HIRING: Staffing Coordinato...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Unit Secretary-Bayshore-Med/Surg-Evenings-Per Diem
  • Hackensack Meridian Health
  • Holmdel, NJ
  • Overview: Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients liv...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Unit Secretary - OR - Per Diem Days
  • Hackensack Meridian Health
  • Neptune, NJ
  • Overview: Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients liv...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nursing Unit Secretary - Tele/Observation - Per Diem Evening
  • Hackensack Meridian Health
  • Edison, NJ
  • Overview: How have you impacted someones life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our healthcare teams are focused on c...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Elizabeth is both the largest city and the county seat of Union County, in New Jersey, United States.[21] As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a total population of 124,969, retaining its ranking as New Jersey's fourth most populous city, behind Paterson. [22] The population increased by 4,401 (3.7%) from the 120,568 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 10,566 (+9.6%) from the 110,002 counted in the 1990 Census.[23] For 2017, the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program calculated a population of 130,215, an increase of 4.2% from the 2010 enumeration, ran...
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Income Estimation for Nursing Unit Secretary jobs
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Elizabeth, New Jersey area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago

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