Hourly Rate: $17.75

Weekend Differential: $2.00

About Christian Health:
We have had the privilege of caring for those in need for more than a century. Founded on the belief that everyone has the right to exceptional care, today we continue to provide quality care and services for our many residents, patients, and clients. Caring is not simply what we do, it is who we are.

Why Join Our Team:
Across our three campuses, ten communities, three service offerings, and hospital, we are ultimately one unified team. Together, we nurture a compassionate, collaborative culture that enables continuous improvement and allows our team members to learn, grow, and shine in their careers. Surround yourself with people who care about making a difference – come join us!

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time, Unit Secretary to join Ramapo Ridge (RRBH).  RRBH is a 58-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital licensed by the State of New Jersey and accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC). Our behavioral hospital serves adults from 18 years of age through the senior years. RRBH includes a general adult psychiatric division treating adults of all ages with various mental health diagnosis such as depression, bipolar illness, anxiety, schizophrenia, OCD and others. Our geriatric division is a locked, safe and secure newly renovated wing that specializes in various forms of Dementia, Alzheimer’s and a host of additional mental health diagnosis.

The Unit Secretary will be responsible for the clerical functions in the unit and acts as a receptionist. The purpose of this position is to assist the Charge Nurse in the smooth functioning of the unit.  The Unit Secretary supports the unit philosophy and works collaboratively with the Charge Nurse, Executive Assistant and the Nurse Executive.  Must have the flexibility, personal integrity and be able to work effectively with personnel from all departments.  Demonstrates an understanding of, and embraces, the mission statement of Christian Health.

Competencies:

• Ensures that all visitors identify themselves and signs in the visitors in the Log Book.
• Follows established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
• Monitors, searches and records all packages brought to and leaving the unit.
• Ensures that the daily time schedules correspond to the N.O. schedules and takes corrective action.
• Maintains an appointment book and ensures that the scheduling is done in a timely fashion.
• Ensures there are new charts for prospective patients to be available 24 hours a day.
• Meets with the Charge Nurse or her designee on a daily basis to plan for the day.
• Operates equipment in a safe manner.
• Ensures that ordering is done prior to staff running out of supplies and equipment on appropriate ordering forms.
• Ensures that the refrigerator has been checked for outdated supplies and undated open containers and are disposed of.
• Makes the required changes on the communication and patient boards.
• Ensures that messages are taken clearly and are logged for the appropriate person.
• Adds to the Census Book all admissions and discharges for each 24 hours.
• Charges the appropriate supplies, treatments, on the wand system.
• Checks the Census Sheets and the Census book and ensures that they correspond.
• Before leaving the work area at the end of the day, stores all equipment and supplies appropriately.
• Refers calls to appropriate persons while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Writes up the escort and transport requisitions recording the length of the escort, time of day, and the number of staff accompanying the patient.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all patient care information.
• Assists the Charge Nurse or her designee in tabulating the acuity system and delivers the information by the specified time. 
• Maintains Sign-Out sheets for patients.
• Attends ongoing education in the area of Unit Secretary.
• Reports any infectious diseases or contacts to the Employee Health Nurse.
• Reports safety violations.
• Makes out maintenance work orders under the direction of the Charge Nurse and ensures that they have been signed by the Nurse Executive.
• Participates in the Unit-Based Quality assessment duties.
•  Maintains the medical records according to the standards.

Schedule: Part-time, 8:30am-8:30pm, Every other weekend.

Education: High School Graduate with some secretarial education.

Christian Health offers a wide variety of benefits to part-time employees that includes:

• 401k plan for all employees who are 21 years old or older
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Child Day Care Center on campus
• Gift shop on campus
• Free onsite parking on campus
• Pay differentials
• Exclusive employee discounts and special offers
• Access to earned wages prior to payday

Demonstrates compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance.

Qualifications:

• One year of secretarial experience with strong organizational skills and hospital experience preferred.

If you are interested in this great opportunity, please apply today on our website listed below.

https://christianhealthnj.org/careers