Nursing Unit Secretary

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nursing Unit Secretary, you will assist the healthcare team in coordinating, prioritizing, and communicating patient, physician, and staff needs, ensuring smooth unit operations.

Every day you will manage essential administrative tasks, facilitate communication flow, and support the efficient delivery of patient care, demonstrating personal accountability for our organizational mission and core values.

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong organizational and communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive approach to managing complex administrative tasks in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

- Triages patient call lights in a timely manner.

- Monitors the electronic record for new provider-entered orders.

- Coordinates the completion of the orders with nursing staff and other departments as appropriate.

- Utilizes computer technology to access and exchange data, i.e., lab results, interdepartmental communications, etc.

- Maintains thorough and confidential patient charts and records.

- Performs clerical duties, maintains department/unit logs and coordinates services as needed.

Job Requirements

Required

- High School Diploma/G.E.D.

- Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association

Preferred

- Previous nursing unit secretary or medical office experience.

- Knowledge of medical terminology.

- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Where You’ll Work

Following a major expansion, Holy Cross Hospital Jordan Valley's capacity tripled, now housing 171 beds to serve our growing community. We have invested substantially in advanced technology and state-of-the-art equipment, which has attracted our top-notch medical staff and a team of highly skilled nurses. Our entire hospital team is dedicated to providing expert care in a warm, family-friendly environment. We are a Level III Trauma center, STEMI Cardiac receiving center, and certified stroke treatment center. Our employees are continually prepared, accountable, inspired and ensure compliance with the highest levels of quality care and patient safety standards. Recently given the Women's Choice Award for America's 100 Best Hospitals Emergency Care, we are the only designated trauma center west of I-15 in the Salt Lake Valley.