Ward Clerk (Shift 1) - Inpatient Nursing 056

LifeStream is a behavioral health and social services organization that provides high-quality treatment, education, care management, rehabilitation, child welfare, primary care and homeless services to children, adolescents, and adults. Located in Central Florida, LifeStream primarily serves the residents of Lake, Citrus and Sumter Counties, with additional programs located in Orange, Marion, Hernando counties.

WARD CLERK I - Inpatient Nursing 056

JOB SUMMARY: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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and 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 Access Center/UR and/or Charge Nurse on matters concerning the efficient management of the staff station Advised the Director of Nursing, unit nursing staff, and the nursing supervisor (remove the Director of Access etc) 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 Kardex (remove record on Kardex,), 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 hand writing 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.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

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

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT: Completes all requirements according to Individual Training Plan within the first six months of hire and annually. Other training and/or professional development may be assigned due to evolution of programs.

CHECK OUT THESE GREAT 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!

Quick Apply or through LifeStream's Website:

https://secure3.entertimeonline.com/ta/6030993.careers?CareersSearch

LifeStream is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on age, citizenship, color, covered veteran status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.