Nursing Unit Secretary

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: 

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources 

Our promise to you: 

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. 

Schedule:  Full-time      Shift:  Day

Location:  AdventHealth Porter

The role you'll contribute:  

Assists the healthcare team in coordinating, prioritizing and communicating patient, physician and staff needs. Assumes personal accountability for organizational mission and core values.

The value you'll bring to the team: 

• Monitors the electronic record for new provider-entered orders. Coordinates the completion of the orders with nursing staff and other departments as appropriate.
• Maintains non-EMR patient records as needed to ensure availability of accurate patient information.
• Responsible for inputting daily and special charges as requested.
• Performs clerical duties, maintains department/unit logs and coordinates services as needed.
• Maintains thorough and confidential patient charts and records.
• Effectively uses time, personnel, equipment and supplies to provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care. Organizes and prioritizes work to be completed within assigned timeframe to promote consistent patient comfort.
• Ensures that work environment and/or patient rooms are neat and orderly to enhance unit and hospital image. May be tasked with maintaining and stocking nursing supplies.
• Consistently demonstrates flexibility and is agreeable to work schedules including weekends, holidays, evening, and night hours as necessary to meet the needs of the patients and department.
• Assists with quality improvement, safety and regulatory functions as directed. Participates in process change to improve unit performance and patient experience.
• Assists in training other nursing support staff, volunteers, students, and other hospital personnel.
• Adapts to rapidly changing technology as evidenced by competency in technology and equipment used in the patient care setting.
• Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements.

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

Required:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• BLS (American Heart Association)

Preferred:

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Previous Nursing Unit Secretary or medical office experience