Unit Clerk/Secretary (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Center of Winter Haven

Winter Haven, FL

Position Summary

The RN Unit Clerk/Secretary assists the Unit Manager in the day to day recording and charting of medical and administrative information in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

Nursing diploma (associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing)

Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing throughout employment

Prior office experience preferred

Prior health care experience preferred

Specific Job Requirements

• Proficient in Point Click Care
• Basic computer skills
• Expert knowledge in field of practice
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care's Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Communicate with physician and accurately receive and transcribe orders
• File all medical information timely and accurately
• File appropriate patient identification data on designed medical records, wristbands, ID cards, etc. as required
• Schedule appointments for services independently
• Manage telephone calls courteously and efficiently
• Perform functions of a staff nurse as required
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer