Unit Secretary LPN

The Alden Network; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alden Network is seeking a Unit Secretary with LPN licensure to assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and directing daily nursing department activities in Aurora, IL. You will help ensure the highest quality of care by coordinating clinical and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities include entering MD orders, preparing charts, coordinating admissions, supporting in-service education, routing communications between families, residents, and staff, and maintaining orderly

Qualifications

• Must possess current CPR certificate and current LPN license.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with personnel.
• Must be personable, enthusiastic and resourceful.

Responsibilities

• Review the departments Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Assist clinical nursing staff on entering MD orders in a timely manner.
• Assist clinical nursing staff with preparing for New Admissions; take Nurse to Nurse report, assist with preparing the chart with Diagnosis, Allergies, entering Standing Batch orders.
• Plan, conduct and participate in In-service Education Programs.
• Assist with setting up appointments as ordered per MD. Assist with communication between families, resident, MD, clinical staff. Assist with setting up transportation as needed.
• Assist with follow up on daily lab results; communication between, MD, clinical staff, immediate supervisor for any concerns.
• Assist with clinical staff on ordering house stock medications. Organization of medication room, removal of expired medications, maintaining necessary supplies as needed.
• Perform administrative duties such as answering telephone calls, filing/scanning medical records, completing forms, completing required audits, as necessary.
• Assist and maintains general organization of nursing units.
• Maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis; including a calm environment throughout the department.

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

English literacy

Independent decision-making

Customer service

Leadership/supervisory

Job description

Job Summary

Assisting the Director of Nursing Services in the planning, organizing, directing of the day to day functions of the Nursing Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations and facility policies. The objective is to ensure the highest degree of quality of care is maintained at all times.

Title: Unit Secretary, LPN

Reports to: Director of Nursing

Qualifications

• Must possess current CPR certificate and current LPN license.
• Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with customers, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with personnel.
• Must be personable, enthusiastic and resourceful.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile people.

Essential Functions

• Review the departments Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Assist clinical nursing staff on entering MD orders in a timely manner.
• Assist clinical nursing staff with preparing for New Admissions; take Nurse to Nurse report, assist with preparing the chart with Diagnosis, Allergies, entering Standing Batch orders.
• Plan, conduct and participate in In-service Education Programs.
• Assist with setting up appointments as ordered per MD. Assist with communication between families, resident, MD, clinical staff. Assist with setting up transportation as needed.
• Assist with follow up on daily lab results; communication between, MD, clinical staff, immediate supervisor for any concerns.
• Assist with clinical staff on ordering house stock medications. Organization of medication room, removal of expired medications, maintaining necessary supplies as needed.
• Perform administrative duties such as answering telephone calls, filing/scanning medical records, completing forms, completing required audits, as necessary.
• Assist and maintains general organization of nursing units.
• Maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis; including a calm environment throughout the department.