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Sutter Health·San Francisco, California
Unit Secretary, Nursing · $35 - $49/hr
Computed from live listings
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 198 posted nursing roles in San Francisco, California rates. This role sits in the 26th percentile.
Pay for this role is about 29% below the San Francisco, California median for nursing roles.
Provides routine and specialized clerical and administrative support to a nursing care unit. Ensures compliance with privacy regulations while coordinating effectively with healthcare staff and patients.
EDUCATION: HS Diploma: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years of recent relevant experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of various medical terminology, procedures, views, and equipment. Written and verbal communications skills to communicate with fellow team members, supervisors, patients, and other personnel. Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. Advanced knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook), electronic health records (EHR), EPIC, and related information systems. Interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies and procedures to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions. Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options. Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI). Build collaborate relationships with peers and other staff members to achieve departmental and corporate objectives. Works independently, exercises sound judgment, and utilizes developed administrative skills Able to demonstrate competent job performance and effective communication. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: None
Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $34.78 to $48.69 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of recent relevant experience. Candidates must possess strong medical terminology knowledge and proficiency in computer applications like EPIC and Microsoft Office.
Market context
California nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially for experienced RNs in procedural and critical care settings. Competition is strongest for candidates who already hold a California RN license, current BLS and ACLS, and recent ICU, ER, or PACU experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight relevant bedside and procedural experience in your application.