Unit Secretary, Labor and Delivery

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.

• Identify correct patient charts and reports before filing; verify that all information is correct and take corrective action when necessary
• Ensure accuracy at all times
• Demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology; ask questions to clarify misunderstandings
• Document patients’ allergies in appropriate forms
• Ensure a safe environment in aspects of care, equipment and treatment
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information at all times; maintain patient privacy
• Provide assistance to staff in the organized workflow of daily unit operations
• Secure needed unit services as directed such as maintenance, security, housekeeping
• Understand the importance of communication
• Follow through on messages timely and to the appropriate staff member
• Maintain communication with Admitting Department and cooperate with room assignments
• Notify nurse upon arrival of an admission
• Assist nurses by picking up and delivering specimens, medications, charts, requisitions, etc.
• Distribute materials to different departments and dumbwaiter as requested
• Identify and report potential and actual patient safety issues
• Correctly comply with national patient safety goals and applicable policies as appropriate to scope of practice
• Demonstrate the 4
  
  Cs of Commitment, Compassion, Competence and Communication
• Promote patient satisfaction by courteous interaction with staff, physicians, patients and visitors
• Respond to patient and visitor inquiries and comments, referring to appropriate personnel as indicated
• Perform required clerical work relating to the admission, transfer and discharge of a patient
• Hourly rounds and answer phones and pagers
• Keep unit supplied with all necessary stationery and other supplies at all times
• Participate in economical utilization of supplies and equipment and order supplies as necessary with cost awareness
• Keep station orderly and neat

Required:

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

Preferred:

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

• Shift: 11:00pm-7:00am
• Monday-Friday including every other weekend/holiday
• Part Time - Night

Req #:
Status:
Hourly

Location:

355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Facility:
Jersey City Medical Center
Department:
Labor & Delivery

Pay Range: $17.78 per hour (the above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey)

The compensation offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s educational background, skills and professional experience.

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer