Unit Secretary, Intensive Care Unit

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Unit Secretary, Intensive Care Unit

Req #: 0000252771

Category: Clerical / Administrative

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Intensive Care Unit

Pay Range: $18.48 per hour

Location:

355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

Job Title: Unit Secretary

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Intensive Care Unit

Req #: 0000252771

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $18.48 - $18.48 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Assists the Director of Patient Care and the staff nurses by performing specific clerical functions for assigned areas,

Education: High School Graduate or GED, Successful completion of all Orientation Programs Experience: Clerical experience to include typing and filing preferred,

Job Overview:

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or delegate, assists in the planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating the activities in the nursing station by performing clerical and receptionist duties and maintaining the physical environment of the area.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Excellent communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills

Preferred:

• At least with 1year related experience
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift/ Day- 7:00am-3:00pm
• Per Diem
• As needed with flexibility schedule

Essential Functions:

• Always identifies correct patient charts and reports before filing; verifies that all information is correct and takes corrective action when necessary
• Ensures accuracy at all times
• Demonstrates a thorough working knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology; asks questions to clarify misunderstandings
• Documents patients' allergies in appropriate forms
• Ensures a safe environment in aspects of care, equipment and treatment
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information at all times; maintains patient privacy at all times
• Provides assistance to staff in the organized workflow of daily unit operations
• Secures needed unit services as directed such as maintenance, security, housekeeping
• Understands the importance of communication
• Follows through on messages timely and to the appropriate staff member
• Maintains communication with Admitting Department and cooperates with room assignments
• Notifies nurse upon arrival of an admission
• Assists nurses by picking up and delivering, specimens, medications, charts, requisitions, etc.
• To different departments and dumbwaiter as requested
• Identifies and reports potential and actual patient safety issues
• Correctly complies with national patient safety goals and applicable policies as appropriate to scope of practice
• Demonstrates the 4C s of Commitment, Compassion, Competence and Communication
• Promotes patient satisfaction by courteous interaction with staff, physicians, patients and visitors
• Responds to patient and visitor inquiries and comments, referring to appropriate personnel as indicated
• Performs required clerical work relating to the admission, transfer and discharge of a patient
• Hourly round and Answer phone calls and bells
• Keeps unit supplied with all necessary stationery and other supplies at all times
• Participates in economical utilization of supplies and equipment and orders supplies as necessary with cost awareness
• Keep station orderly and neat

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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