Health Unit Coordinator (LPN) - Tuition Assistance - Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Company: Genesis Healthcare
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Posted On: 05/04/2024

LPN DESK NURSE / FULL-TIME / M-F 10AM-8PM with Every other weekend





Genesis 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
*Nursing Student Loan Debt Repayment and Tuition Assistance
*Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts
*Employee Assistance Program to support mental health
*Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships

Restrictions 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.



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*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 system

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