Nursing Unit Secretary jobs in Tennessee

Unit Secretary

Committed to promoting wellness, healing, and independence for all lives we touch.

Graceland Rehabilitation and Nursing is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Unit Secretary to join the team! 

*Must have CNA license in Tennessee.

Position Description

The primary purpose of your position is to assist the Nurse Supervisor, LPN, or RN in their day-to-day recording and charting of medical or administrative information in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern medical records, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services, to ensure that our medical records are maintained in an informative and descriptive manner.

Pay: $17- $19 per hour.  

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About us: Graceland Rehabilitation and Nursing is a skilled nursing facility and rehabilitation center. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! We are committed to creating a nurturing, family-like atmosphere where staff develop meaningful relationships with residents and where exceptional patient outcomes are the standard.

  Responsibilities of the Unit Secretary:

• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment.
• Answer telephones or switchboard during scheduled shift.
• Provide personal care (i.e., grooming, bathing, dressing, oral care, etc.) of residents daily and as needed.
• Ensure phone calls are redirected to appropriate employee or department.
• Transfer callers to appropriate voicemail when employee is unavailable.
• Provide callers with information about the facility, such as, address, directions, fax numbers, facility/Company website and other related information.
• Receive, sort and forward incoming mail.
• Coordinate the pick-up and delivery of express mail services (FedEx, UPS, etc.).
• Assist in the ordering, receiving, stocking and distribution of office supplies.
• Assist with other related clerical duties, such as, copying, faxing, filing, etc., as needed.

Requirements of the Unit Secretary:   

• Must have CNA license in Tennessee and at least 1 year of experience as a CNA.
• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Excellent phone etiquette skills required.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Demonstrated basic to intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook, Internet and Intranet navigation.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.