LPN Health Unit Coordinator (HUC)

Cassia • Dassel, MN

2d • $30 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Lakeside Generations, a Cassia senior community overlooking a lake, is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our team as a Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) to assist and support the Director of Nursing. If you're looking for a supportive team and a place to grow your career, this is your opportunity. Lakeside Generations is a welcoming senior care community where your skills are valued and your dedication to excellent care makes an impact.

As an LPN Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) of the job, you will coordinate information and provide administrative support to our team to ensure our residents and visitors have the best possible experience. Our ideal candidate has a knowledge of medical terminology and prior experience as a Health Unit Coordinator.
Position Type: Full-Time, benefits eligible position. Position includes on-call rotation.
Wage Range: $30 - $34.82 / hour depending on experience.

Requirements

• Current Minnesota LPN or RN Required.
• Prior experience as a Health Information Coordinator, Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) or Trained Medication Aide (TMA) required.
• Must be able to pass medical terminology class.
• Basic knowledge of computers, word processing, data processing, and copy machines.
• Strong leadership, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management and team-building skills.
• Self-starter with a desire to be a part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Prior experience as a Health Unit Coordinator

Responsibilities

• Displays a courteous attitude and respect for all residents, families, and staff.
• Acts as the bridge between Centralized Admissions Team and site clinical team ensuring a smooth transfer of patients.
• Maintains positive relationships with Centralized Admissions Team, supporting as liaison for site.
• Partners with Centralized Admissions Team on maintaining positive relationships with current referral sources.
• Anticipates, coordinates, and orders any equipment needed for a patients stay.
• Documents, maintains paperwork, records and reports.
• Enters physician's order with high degree of accuracy.
• Supports scheduling medical appointments and transportation.
• Maintains electronic medical records for accurate census data.
• Assists with inventory and delivery of nursing supplies including assistance in managing medications, supplies, and equipment including ordering, receiving, storing and disposing of all items in accordance with policies, and procedures.
• Balances Health Unit Coordinator duties with LPN duties and needs from clinical team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
• Employee Discount Program
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree