A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
Working with us means being part of something special: A team that is passionate about making an impact on our patients' lives each and every day. This isn't a hospital setting. Our facility offers you the unique opportunity to walk alongside patients on their road to recovery from many different conditions. As you care for and help patients achieve goals and regain independence, you can form significant relationships with them and celebrate the successes they experience along the way. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, responsible for preparation of medical record upon admission, maintenance of record and record closure at discharge. Enters resident information into computer system regarding new admissions. Prepares records on new admissions ensuring all necessary forms are present. Reviews records, MARS and TARS for accurate transcription and enters any orders into computer system. Reduce records each month, files information in office files, and retrieves from files when needed. Compiles discharge records, closes records, and files information in office files. Performs record audits for completeness ensuring all documents are present, in appropriate order, and that all necessary signatures are present and timely. Ensures physician completes and signs discharge summaries.
Qualifications:
Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse - experience in long term care a plus Working knowledge in medical terminology, and physician orders. Must have excellent telephone, communication and interpersonal skills. Must possess good organizational and filing skills. Capable of performing basic computer skills required for electronic documentation. Possess working knowledge of computers, keyboard and data processing skills. Must have patience, tact, enthusiasm, and positive attitude toward the elderly and disabled Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English Must be at least 18 years of age. Must be capable of performing the
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We offer the following benefits for you and your family: Competitive Wages Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Vision Insurance 401K with company match Paid Holidays Paid Sick Time Paid Vacation We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
