Unit Secretary
Full-Time evening shift and per diem weekend shifts available!
Join the nursing team at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in the support role of Unit Secretary. The Unit Secretary is responsible for: - Supporting the functions of the nursing unit by performing primarily clerical duties. - Serving as a resource for patients, families, physicians, staff and visitors who may approach the nursing station. - Coordinating the flow of the unit to enhance the delivery of safe, quality patient care. - Scheduling outide physician visits for patients and/or arranging transportation. You may also have the opportunity to cross-train to provide direct patient care.
The full-time position is Monday through Friday from 2pm to 10pm. The weekend position has some flexibility in start time. The full-time position is fully benefit-eligible, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K, paid time off, holidays, disability insurance and more.
Encompass Health Nittany Valley is a 46-bed acute rehabilitation hospital located in Pleasant Gap, PA, minutes from State College and Bellefonte.
Job Code: 100228
Qualifications
Machines, Equipment Used: - General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer. Physical Requirements: - Good visual acuity and ability to communicate. - Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds and ability push/pull a minimum of 30 pounds, which includes the lifting, pushing and/or pulling of medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling are undertaken this exceeds these minimum requirements. - Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking. - Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively. - Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner. - Ability to work independently without supervision.