Unit Secretary
27 days ago
Manassas
Job Description BIRMINGHAM GREEN Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facilities Unit Secretary Full-time Birmingham Green is a person-centered care focus community located in Manassas, Virginia. We have been providing high-quality and affordable care for over 90 years. For a view into our world, please visit our website at . SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager, performs clerical, receptionist, and communication duties at the nursing station. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • The ability to push medical record carts, or residents in wheelchairs; the ability to lift trays or charts in excess of 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and move office or nursing supplies in excess of 25 pounds., • Ability to speak effectively before residents, visitors, management and co-workers. Minimum Qualifications: • High school diploma or general education degree (GED)., • Answers and transfers incoming telephone calls; takes and delivers phone messages., • Greets residents, physicians, and public at nursing station., • Records name of resident, room number, patient number and name of attending physician on all medical records forms., • Updates and keeps charts current regarding certification and renewal of physician's orders., • Informs Nurse Manager when physician rounds are due., • Copies information (weight, temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) from nurses' TPR register to graphic chart forms., • Writes requisitions for laboratory tests and procedures, x-rays, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, and diet changes., • Checks stock of supplies on nursing unit and prepares requisitions to maintain established inventories., • Accompanies residents to hospital in ambulance. (Occasionally), • Accompanies residents on doctor's visits., • Projects a positive image of the nursing home in dealing with residents, families, co-workers, and the public., • Adheres to organization, federal and state regulations and guidelines, including Resident Right., • Participates in orientation and training and inservice programs., • Controls angry feelings and maintains a calming manner., • Assists other staff members as needed within the limits of training., • Abides by Nursing Department policies, practices and standards of care., • Must be able to lift without restrictions., • Other duties as assigned. Compensation & Benefits We offer remuneration commensurate with experience. We offer a competitive package of benefits and perks, which includes: • Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life insurance, legal guard plan and pet insurance, • 23 days paid time off (employees can accrue up to 240 hours of paid time off), • 10 Paid Holidays, • Flexible Spending Accounts, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), • Employee Discounts - LifeMart, • Employee Discounts - Cafeteria If you have been thinking about making a change and you want to make the right change in 2021; then this opportunity is for you. Birmingham Green 8605 Centreville Rd. Manassas, VA 20110 Attn: Alice Decker, HR Director 703-257-6210 - Phone 703-257-0811 - Fax Be a part of an extraordinary community and an exceptional team. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in Birmingham Green. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled