Full Time, Monday -Friday, 4:00pm-11:00pm
MAIN FUNCTION:

• To provide dayto-day clerical support and fundamental nursing tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Gather client information for utilization review and deliver to the UR Department.
• Obtain vital signs as needed.
• Will work under the direct supervision of a Licensed Registered Nurse.
• Responsible for the answering and screening of telephone calls.
• Maintain client’s room board.
• Obtain insurance information for new admissions and fax to the Intake Department and to the Pharmacy.
• Perform electrocardiograms on all clients, use of intoximeter, taking client’s blood pressure, pulse and temperature.
• Enter data, import pictures and run reports in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.
• Assist in obtaining urine samples on clients and stat results.
• Admission process of clients which will include: Admitting pictures, vital signs, blood pressure, breathalyzer, temperatures as needed.
• Communicate with other staff members pertaining to client issues.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for clients and staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in performing electrocardiograms, use of intoximeter, taking client’s vital signs.
• Knowledge and ability to follow all new client admission procedures:
• Knowledge of and instruction to new clients on basic policies and rules.
• Knowledge of and instruction to new clients on proper handwashing technique.
• Proficient in computer usage including EMR system, Microsoft Outlook and other information systems.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate
• CPR certified
• Knowledge of 12 step program
• Clean drivers license
• This employee must have proficient phone skills; be professional in behavior; and appearance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those functions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach. The position may on occasion require the employee to stoop kneel or crouch.
• Assist in ambulation and transfer of patients as necessary.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned and makes general observations.