LPN/Unit Secretary - Emergency Dept

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Documents and maintains data on patient record.
• Performs clerical / reception duties.
• 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.
• Transcribes physician orders.
• 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.