Unit Secretary LPN

Title:

Unit Secretary, LPN

Reports to:

Director of Nursing

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.

• Must possess current CPR certificate.
• 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.

• 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.

• Review the department's 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 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 maintain general organization of nursing units.
• Maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis; including a calm environment throughout the department.