Unit Secretary - ICU Department

Overview

 

Department:  ICU

Schedule: Full-Time, Days

Facility: Olympia Fields

Location: 20201 South Crawford Ave, Olympia Fields, IL. 60461

Compensation Range: $15.65 - $22.67

 

 

Why Join Olympia Fields?

• Join an award-winning community hospital that is part of the nationally recognized Prime Healthcare network, providing employees with the stability and resources of a large health system
• Access comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off, designed to support employees at every stage of their careers.
• Take advantage of tuition reimbursement programs, continuing education opportunities, and specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform.

Interview Process:

• Fast, streamlined interview process — no long waits or multiple rounds
• One interview with quick decision‑making
• Flexible interview scheduling to fit your availability
• Apply, interview, and receive an offer quickly!

 

Responsibilities

The Unit Secretary is directly accountable to the Director of ICU and indirectly to the Charge Nurse and/or House Supervisor. The UnitSecretary is an unlicensed person who performs indirect patient care in the department setting. Facilitates the communication needs of thedepartment. Transcribes physician orders from records (in the absence of CPOE and EMR clinical documentation system) with notation andsignature by nursing staff. Prepares and complies records on the ICU. Orders supplies for the unit, prepares and completes each patient'schart for necessary forms needed on a daily basis. Able to assist nursing staff for duties involving indirect patient care.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience required for all new hires, effective April 2014. 2. Current BLS (AHA) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current. 3. Basic dysrhythmia training on hire preferred. 4. Medical terminology preferred. 5. Experience using computers for word processing, database management preferred

 

Pay Transparency

Olympia Fields Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $15.65 to $22.67. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

 

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf