Unit Secretary - SRI - IP Nursing - P / T with Benefits Evenings

Unit Secretary

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.

The Unit Secretary is responsible for assisting assigned patients in the activities, treatments, procedures and tests under the direction of the Registered Nurse and / or other designated individuals. The duties of the nursing assistant are carried out in accordance with the state and local laws and the nursing policies and procedures of the utilizing institution.

A day in the life of a Unit Secretary at Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing and Rehab facilities includes :

• Assistance : Performs and aids the physician and nurse with a variety of treatments and patient care procedures.
• Communication : Reports pertinent information to the immediate supervisor and gives a general report on all patients at the end of each shift. Reports vital signs and records accurately and within a timely manner.
• Documentation : Observes, reports and records patient care, symptoms, treatments and reactions following approved policies and procedures of the institution.
• In-service : Assists and participates in in-service education.
• Patient Area Maintenance : Maintains a clean environment in patient rooms and work area.
• Patient Observation : Notifies RN of changes in patient condition in a timely manner and documents appropriately.
• Personal Care : Performs and / or assists patients with personal care activities, such as baths, showers, skin and hair care, and oral hygiene. Provides specific patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse and / or other designated individuals.
• Teaching : Contributes to patient and family teaching while performing procedures as instructed.
• Other Duties : Performs other tasks or special assignments as necessary to maintain proper operations and patient care. Completes other duties as assigned and demonstrates flexibility with job responsibilities in all areas.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred :

Minimum rate of $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. 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 :

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.

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.