Ward Clerk (Shift 1) - Inpatient Nursing - 056

Lifestream Behavioral Center • Leesburg, FL

77d

About The Position

The Ward Clerk I position performs routine, non-technical clerical duties in accordance with prescribed standard operating procedures and will perform behavioral technician duties as needed.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience: One (1) year experience in medical or behavioral healthcare setting

Responsibilities

• Performs overall review of the clinical record according to standard operating procedures, notifies discipline supervisor of any deficiencies and follows correction through to completion
• Performs clerical, including medication and lab, responsibilities in an accurate, timely and professional manner
• Acts as a liaison between all disciplines
• Completes other clerical duties to ensure smooth operation of the nurses' station and unit in general
• Must demonstrate the ability to interact cooperatively with multiple disciplines and personalities
• Ability to successfully complete initial and annual Techniques for Effective Aggression Management (TEAM) physical restraint and verbal de-escalation training
• Assures that work order is co-signed/noted by the nurse
• Promptly answers the phone at the nurse's station in a professional manner and consistently follows up as needed
• Prepares and distributes lab orders
• Files lab results after they have been reviewed by the appropriate physician and has the physician initial the lab sheet
• Stamp scripts for purchase at designated pharmacy for patients involved in the Indigent Drug Program
• Order clerical supplies for staff station as needed
• Assists the charge nurse with ensuring that necessary forms and paperwork accompany patients when being sent on outside medical appointments or transfers to the emergency room
• Review chart checklist and communicate deficiencies to staff involved or the discipline supervisor when indicated and document
• Breakdown of chart contents after patient's discharge is complete
• Assures that discharge notice is sent and that all documents are present and complete
• Prepares packets for transfer to other facilities, either within the Center or outside facilities using proper mailing system
• Records mailing on Face Sheet and Packet Log
• Prepares packets for State Hospital discharges
• Copies chart prior to the day of discharge
• Copy to the Center's State Hospital Liaison
• Monitors accuracy and completeness of checklist for billing purposes
• Prepares transfer slips on all transferred patients, and discharge slips on all discharged patients
• Completes maintenance requests, obtains appropriate signatures, and assists in follow through
• Advises the Director of Nursing, unit nursing staff, and the nursing supervisor on matters concerning the efficient management of the staff station
• Assures staff station is supplied, neat and orderly
• The ability to comply with the regulations requiring a workplace of dignity and respect and equal employment opportunity compliance
• The ability to work collaboratively with others and to accept constructive criticism from supervisors and managers
• Willingness to abide by the company's published rules and regulations
• Take off physician orders and enter in TIER, record on MAR and Medication Profile form
• Knowledge of medical terminology is basic to this position
• General knowledge and awareness of mental illnesses and behavioral healthcare is helpful
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are vital
• Demonstrates legible handwriting and accuracy in documentation
• Cooperative and able to develop sound working relationships with a variety of people
• Demonstrates professionalism to internal and external personnel
• Patience, dependability, well-organized and detail oriented is fundamental to satisfactory job performance
• Must show initiative, self-direction, and be able to work autonomously

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Pension Plan
• 403(b)
• PTO over 4 weeks your 1st year!
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Shift and Weekend Differentials
• And More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees