LPN/Unit Secretary - Emergency Dept

Opelousas General; Opelousas, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Opelousas General Hospital is seeking a LPN/Unit Secretary for the Emergency Department. This position is a full-time role on the main campus in Opelousas, LA. The Unit Secretary handles non-clinical tasks, assists healthcare staff, and supports patient flow.

Required: LPN license, CPR certification, and a PN Nursing degree. Responsibilities include patient records, communication, and coordination during admissions, discharges, and transfers. Strong clerical and computer skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• PN Nursing degree is required.
• Clerical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Documents and maintains data on patient records.
• Maintains a safe environment.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Cooperates with the nursing unit and hospital team.
• Facilitates admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Clerical experience

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PN Nursing degree

Tools

Copy machine

Intercom system

Telephone

Computer

Fax machine

Job description

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LPN/Unit Secretary - Emergency Dept

Regular Full-Time Licensed Pract Nurse Opelousas, LA, US

Full-time position in the Emergency Dept Main Campus.

The LPN/Unit Secretary manages and performs the role of receptionist for the Nursing Unit. The major duties for the Unit Secretary also includes managing and performing the non-clinical tasks for a Nursing Unit. The Unit Secretary collaborates with all disciplines who provide healthcare and must assist them as needed.

• Documents and maintains data on patient record.
• Maintains a safe environment.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Cooperates as a member of the nursing unit, department and overall hospital team.
• Participates in performance improvement.
• Performs related work as required.
• Facilitates admission, discharge, and transfer of patients to various units and / or other institutions.
• Maintains the chart and all necessary forms and helps to maintain chart availability to physicians by keeping them in proper location.
• Conducts himself/herself effectively in stressful situations.
• Approaches situations with distressed patients, families, and visitors in a calm, professional manner.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required. PN Nursing degree required.

Certification: LPN license and CPR required.

Experience:

• Current knowledge of clinical practice.
• Ability to operate and handle many kinds of complex equipment: copy machine, intercom system, telephones, computer and fax machine.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Clerical experience preferred
• Experience in computer order entry.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and distractions.