LPN - Health Unit Coordinator - HUC

Company: Accelerate Piscataway - Piscataway Nj
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: September 4, 2024

Job Description:

FULL-TIME LPN DESK NURSEGenesis is one of the nations' leading provider of healthcare services from short-term to long-term care and a wide variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you -- passionate, highly skilled and motivated to make a difference.Why Genesis?We improve the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality healthcare and everyday compassion!*We Care Deeply about YOU! Guided by our Core Values, Code of Conduct and Ethics program, we foster a culture of care and compassion. We focus on improving the quality of care through creativity and innovation, honesty and integrity in all we do.*We Develop YOU! We provide career ladders, education and training opportunities so you can build a long and successful career with Genesis.*We Appreciate YOU! We value your contributions to the Genesis mission and vision and instill an environment of teamwork and enjoyment in working together. We recognize and celebrate our shared successes.*We are Committed to YOU! We know you are the vital link between Genesis, our patients and residents! We inspire you to be your best self.*We Protect YOU! We take great pride in meeting or exceeding CDC and CMS standards.The Health Unit Coordinator-LPN supports the nursing staff with the goal to optimize the professional care services provided to our patients/residents. Under the direction of Unit Manager, Charge Nurse or Director of Nursing, the Health Unit Coordinator-LPN performs administrative support activities required for proper transcription of medication and treatment orders and documenting and coordinating care from patient admission through discharge.Position Highlights*Fully transcribe and process authorized health practitioner orders under the supervision of a licensed nurse.*Communicate, coordinate and implement the Genesis Pharmacy Program in the nursing center.*Collaborate with the Medical Director, Director of Nursing and staff to ensure Pharmacy Program objectives are met.*Liaise when necessary directly with Pharmacy staff on behalf of the nursing center.*Support nursing and social services in the scheduling, tracking and maintenance of internal and external healthcare provider appointments from admission through discharge.*Greet patients/residents, physicians, visitors and staff, and acclimate them to the unit including nursing center policies.Benefits*Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off*Variable compensation plans*Inclusive workplace with DEI committee*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardshipsRestrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or casual), job grade, location, and length of service.SHARECHU2Qualifications:*LPN required. *Advanced knowledge of medical terminology is required. *Advanced Knowledge/experience on the job or through formal education in medical order transcription is required. *Must understand drug flow process from Admission through Discharge. *Advanced understanding of medications and why certain drugs are used is required. *Must be proficient using a computer and various applications, e.g. Excel, Pharmacy systemOther InfoPosition Type: Full TimePay Target: $34.00 - $37.00 per hourJob City: PiscatawayRequisition Number: 511937by Jobble

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