Hackensack Meridian Health·Manahawkin, New Jersey
The Unit Secretary assists patients with activities, treatments, and procedures under the direction of nursing staff. They are also responsible for maintaining a clean patient environment and documenting patient care, symptoms, and vital signs accurately.
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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.
Performs and aids the physician and nurse with a variety of treatments and patient care procedures.
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.
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.
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.
Qualifications: Education,
Required: High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs. Proficiency with medical vocabulary and general understanding of hospital policy & procedures. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Education,
Preferred: Completion of a Secretarial course and/or a Medical terminology course. Previous experience as a Nursing Unit Secretary in a hospital setting. Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $18.65 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure 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: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED and proficiency in medical vocabulary. Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with computer proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite, are required.
Market context
New Jersey nursing jobs typically see steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, with new graduate nurses often eligible to apply. Competition can be strong because employers look for accredited nursing education, licensure readiness, and flexibility around shifts, while benefits such as tuition reimbursement, sign-on bonuses, and retirement plans can make offers more attractive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential status and highlight any clinical rotations or patient-care experience in your application.