Health Unit Coordinator/LPN at Volunteers of America - National Services in Montrose, Colorado

Job Description:

The Homestead at Montrose is hiring for a Health Unit Coordinator. A LPN is required for this role!



The Homestead at Montrose is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization.



HUC/LPN Highlights:

• $27 - $31/hour, depending on experience


• Generous "refer a friend" bonus, up to $5,000


• 403(b) Retirement Plan;


• Career scholarships;


• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs.

The Health Unit Coordinator is responsible for facilitating the maintenance of medical records, transcribing orders, scheduling appointments and transportation for program participants.



Essential Functions:

• Record medical and administrative information in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures.


• Maintain and update roster of residents for assigned unit.


• Answer telephone calls, page calls, deliver messages to residents, etc.


• Transcribe doctor's orders as per facility policy. Acknowledges and coordinates the communication of physician's orders.


• Tracks due dates of physician order renewal.


• Coordinate physician call log and fax log.


• Faxes appropriate information to the pharmacy, lab and clinics as directed by the nurses and physician orders.


• Record appropriate resident identification data on designated medical records, wristbands, ID cards, resident personal property, etc., as required.


• Reports to the Nurse Supervisor/Nurse Manager discrepancies found in transcribing physician orders, diet orders/changes, charting, etc.


• Taking doctor's orders over the phone and transcribing into PCC EMAR, MAR's and TARS's.


• Transcribe transfer orders on new admits/re-admits.


• Putting calls and/or faxing clarifications on new admits/re-admits.


• Mailing out monthly physicians' orders or leave in Nurse Practitioner's folder for signature.


• Review EMAR's or EMAR's Medication Sheets/Treatment Sheets for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician's order, legibility, etc., as directed.


• Record vital signs as directed.


• Forward new orders to appropriate disciplines, i.e., dietary, physical therapy, etc.


• Coordinates resident appointments for diagnostic and therapeutic services:
  
  
  
  
  • Clinics;
  
  
  • Labs;
  
  
  • Transportation;
  
  
  • Other medical referral;
  
  
  • Podiatrist, Ophthalmologist, Hearing, Dental.
  
  
  
  


• Prepares paperwork as appropriate and initiates getting the nurse to complete medical/nursing sections of forms.


• Admit, transfer and discharge residents. Assist in arranging transportation, completion of necessary paperwork per facility policy.


• Review all new admissions for completion of necessary medical and administrative records.


• Patient Death (as required):
  
  
  
  
  • Have mortician sign back of face sheet on chart;
  
  
  • Collect all forms that belong in the chart;
  
  
  • Pull chart forms and send to medical records.
  
  
  
  


• Keep the medical records in good order, free of loose/torn papers. Scan into PCC all medical records and/or orders per facility protocol.


• Update flow sheets as indicated by the Nurse Manager/Director of Nursing.


• Order medical equipment as requested.


• Forward completed charts of discharged residents to medical records.


• Greets, directs, communicates and assists residents, family members, visitors and personnel in a friendly, courteous manner.


• Receives, places and transfers calls in an efficient a courteous manner.


• Communicates with appropriate people as necessary for exchange of information, clarification and follow-up.


• Operate fax machine and copy machine.


• Uses discretion to protect the confidentiality of information.


• Perform all clerical tasks for the resident/station.


• Prioritizes, organizes and coordinates desk activities for the resident/station.

Qualifications:

LPN Required.

Prior experience as a Health Unit Coordinator in health care preferred.

Effective communicator with staff, families and outside agencies.

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

Ability to prioritize

Knowledge of current Infection Prevention Control and OSHA guidelines.

Customer service oriented with knowledge of successful customer service technique.

Ability to understand residents' charts, doctor's orders, residents' plan of care, medication orders.

Ability to organize and maintain nursing unit order.

Attention to detail, follow through.

Good problem solving skills.

Ability to function under stress.

Ability to adapt easily to change in routine.

Ability to relate well with various personalities.

Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

Must be a team player.

Knowledge of current Infection Prevention Control and OSHA guidelines

At The Homestead at Montrose, our approach to care grows out of respect for the human spirit and the belief that the right to dignity doesn't diminish with age. Compassion, empathy, personal attention and concern for emotional and spiritual wellbeing are at the core of how we help every resident feel cherished and at home. We want our staff to love their work while maintaining a work-life balance, so offering employees paid-time off benefits is a part of our comprehensive benefits package.



Come join our team, and learn why Volunteers of America National Services has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 6 years running by its employees and our employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not "just a job".



Take pride in helping others, and join us today!


At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations' shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best. Apply Now