Nursing Unit Secretary - Evening
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous work experience in a medical or hospital setting.
- Basic computer skills.
- Greet, assist, and direct patients, visitors, and staff while following policies and procedures and addressing diverse customer needs.
- Receive and route patient and visitor requests, mail, and other items to appropriate personnel.
- Answer telephone calls, relay messages, and communicate pertinent information to staff.
- Assist in orienting new staff to the unit regarding Nursing Unit Secretary duties, and maintain assignment boards and bulletin boards.
- Prepare, organize, and maintain patient medical records, ensuring compliance with policies and timely transfer to Health Information Management upon discharge.
- Compile, input, and file patient data and clinical documentation, including electronic medical record entries and discharge summaries.
- Maintain adequate supplies, forms, and equipment, and ensure the nursing station is clean, safe, and functional.
- Coordinate patient transfers, prepare necessary documentation, and fax records to relevant departments.
- Apply professionalism and customer service through positive communication and adherence to confidentiality standards.
- Complete assignments within scheduled hours, adhere to shift requirements, and participate in professional development opportunities.
- Demonstrate competence in technical skills, procedures, and equipment usage while staying current with policies and practices.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects and recommend enhancements to departmental processes.
- Use sound judgment and help ensure patient safety.
- Follow organizational and departmental policies and guidelines, the code of conduct, and the employee handbook.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- An associate degree in a healthcare-related field.
- One year of previous work experience as a Unit Secretary.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
About the company
REHAB Hospital of the Pacific is a nonprofit hospital providing acute rehabilitation through inpatient and outpatient care for people with physical and cognitive disabilities in Hawaii and the Pacific. Its specialty programs address stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, and orthopedic conditions. Patients receive medical oversight and scheduled therapy, with care coordinators arranging follow-up appointments and outpatient services at discharge. The hospital bills insurers and patients for care, offers financial assistance to eligible patients and receives philanthropic support through its separate foundation. Founded in 1953, it is headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Honolulu, Hawaii
Founded
1953
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- May 12, 2026 stroke launch targets over 400 annual stroke patients and referrals.
- August 2026 wellness and ADA programming signal active community engagement and brand reinforcement.
- 2025 state grant request for bed upgrades supports safer care and operational efficiency.
What critics are saying
- 2024 OIG settlement for an excluded employee shows compliance weaknesses and oversight risk.
- Single-site Hawaii dependence exposes REHAB to referral disruptions, staffing shortages, and payer leverage.
- Only 82 beds and one independent IRF make any reimbursement shock existential.
What makes REHAB Hospital of the Pacific unique
- Hawaii's only certified IRF, with 82 licensed inpatient beds and specialty outpatient clinics.
- May 12, 2026 Stroke Center of Excellence formalizes stroke-specific multidisciplinary rehabilitation.
- Community programs like REHAB Strong, Adaptive Sports, and Creative Arts deepen patient loyalty.
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