Nursing Secretary

Department: Nursing ServicesCherry Brook Health Care Center, a division of New Horizons, Inc., offers short-term rehabilitation, long –term respite, hospice and dementia care. Our dedicated staff provides individualized care with compassion, dignity and respect. Located in Canton, our facility has spacious private and semiprivate rooms, a well-appointed dining area, comfortable lounges and a beautiful landscaped outdoor terrace.Cherry Brook’s mission is to provide the highest quality of care and customer service to our residents and their families by using best practices, highly trained staff and innovative programs and services designed to meet their needs.PURPOSE OF YOUR POSITION:The primary purpose of your position is to perform assigned administrative duties in accordance with established procedures, and as directed by your supervisor, to assure that a successful, viable, administrative program is maintained at all times. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:Organize, prioritize, and coordinate all nursing activity. Maintain accurate and organized nursing files, records and nursing policy books. Maintain all regulatory required logs and records. Coordinate and manage accurate and complete active and discharge medical records on file. Complete discharge medical records timely and accurately, as well as ensuring the physician has signed in all appropriate sections. Assist with scheduling of nursing personnel. Demonstrate correct safety techniques. Contribute to effective communication and pleasant working conditions. Contribute to and promote resident and family relations. Knowledgeable in facility Privacy Practices and complies by protecting all residents’ health information. Demonstrate leadership skills. Assisting the nursing department with A&I inputting and filing. Send copies of records (if requested) to attorneys, families and insurance companies. Fully complies with all federal and state laws and standards of ethical and professional conduct applicable to the position. Knowledge about laws and regulations relating to job responsibilities, e.g., EEO, OSHA, patient rights, fraud/abuse laws. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works in office areas as well as throughout the facility. Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Works beyond normal working hours, weekends, holidays, in other positions temporarily when necessary. Scheduled hours may change to meet facility needs. Communicates with nursing personnel, and other department supervisors. May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, visitors, etc. Is involved with residents, family members, personnel, visitors, government agencies, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. EDUCATION:Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma EXPERIENCE:Minimum one (1) year experience in clerical. On-the-job training provided in medical work with knowledge of medical terminology and record procedure. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public. Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices. Be able to follow written and oral instructions. Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents, staff, based on whatever maturity level at which they are currently functioning. Is proficient in composition of written communication. Must be knowledgeable in secretarial duties, use of equipment, etc., related to secretarial functions. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with other personnel. Must be able to operate office, business and accounting machines. Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move office equipment, supplies, etc., without restrictions. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents. EEO STATEMENT:New Horizons, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. New Horizons, Inc. considers applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does New Horizons, Inc. discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.