Nursing Unit Secretary jobs in Fort Smith, AR

Nursing Unit Secretary provides secretarial support for all employees within an assigned nursing unit. Maintains and updates patients' records for a given unit. Being a Nursing Unit Secretary performs administrative activities in compliance with all regulations. Requires a high school diploma. Additionally, Nursing Unit Secretary typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Nursing Unit Secretary works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Nursing Unit Secretary typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Nursing
  • Haskell Nursing & Rehab , LLC
  • Stigler, OK FULL_TIME
  • DIRECTOR OF NURSING

    JOB DESCRIPTION

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    The position of Director of Nursing (DON) is an all encompassing one. A DON must possess the necessary clinical and managerial skills to direct and lead a nursing department. It is vital that the person communicate clearly to residents, their families, nurses and all nursing home personnel. The DON must lead the nursing staff in taking positive action to continually upgrade the quality of physical, social, emotional and spiritual care given.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Must be a Registered Nurse in good standing and currently licensed by the state.
    • No less than two (2) years previous long-term care experience.
    • Experience in management and geriatric nursing.

    PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Skilled at organizing various duties.
    • Must be flexible and able to handle change easily and professionally.
    • Must display a willingness to continue to study, learn and implement continuously changing state and federal regulations.
    • Maintain a positive attitude.
    • Communicate with residents, families and staff in a professional and tactful manner.
    • Be a role model of professionalism and teamwork.
    • Completion of secondary education and must be able to read and write in a legible and understandable manner.
    • leadership ability.
    • Must maintain regular attendance.
    • Must meet all local health regulations, and pass post-employment physical exam if required.
    • Must be capable of performing the essential job functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB (with or without assistance):

    Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, pushing and pulling, fine hand coordination, ability to hear and respond to pages, ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and directions; ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel, vendors and consultants; ability to distinguish smells, tastes, and temperatures; and ability to remain calm under stress.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Plan, organize and direct the administration of all nursing units and patient care given based on established goals and objectives, standard, policies and procedures of the company and facility.
    • Put into effect the administrative policies of the company. Maintain required records. Review, update and revise policies including OBRA procedures to meet current objectives and state and federal regulations.
    • Regularly inspect the facility, nursing practices and documentation for compliance with federal, state and any local standards and regulations.
    • Assure patients of a comfortable, clean, orderly and safe environment.
    • With designee of choice, interviews all RN and LPN applicants for the nursing department and hire or reject after reviewing references. Responsible for terminating associates if their work is not satisfactory or who is in violation of company policies (after counseling and formal warnings) following company policy. All terminations are to be discussed with administrator. Oversees all RN & LPN evaluations.
    • Insure that all shifts are adequately covered for nursing services following state and federal policies as well as patient needs.
    • Maintain and monitor procedures for administration and control of medication and policies for the care, use and stocking of all nursing supplies and equipment.
    • Oversee agenda preparation for medical staff and utilization review meetings. Function as the liaison between state and federal agencies in regards to Medicaid, Medicare and any and all other insurances. Complete any required documentation in a timely manner.
    • Review all infection control reports, medication incident reports and I&A reports. With appropriate staff, develop corrective action plan. Study all weekly reports such as level of care reports, dietary and pharmacy consultant reports.
    • Meet monthly with staff on each shift. Provide in-services to all shifts as necessary to maintain a quality nursing program.
    • Maintain all required records. Meet monthly with the nursing staff regarding chart audits and physician orders. Perform in-house quality assurance surveys on a quarterly basis and maintains all quality assurance requirements and recommendations.
    • Is on call for emergencies that other supervisory personnel cannot handle.
    • Work closely with the administrator in setting and evaluating the nursing department budget. Recommend the number of level of nursing personnel to be employed within sound fiscal guidelines and quality patient care.
    • Define job descriptions for all nursing personnel
    • Working knowledge of company policies and procedures
    • Stay up to date on state and federal regulations and policies
    • Plan, organize and direct all patient care
    • To perform other duties as requested by management.'

    'Work Location: * One locationWork Remotely

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    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Monday to Friday
    • On call

    License/Certification:

    • RN (Required)

    Ability to Relocate:

    • Stigler, OK 74462: Relocate before starting work (Required)

    Work Location: In person

  • 19 Days Ago

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Assistant Director of Nursing
  • Waldron Nursing and Rehab
  • Waldron, AR FULL_TIME
  • Purpose of Your Job Position The purpose of the ADON is to be part of a Team that strives to provide quality health care in a loving and caring setting. The position of the ADON is to be an extension ...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Full-Time Dietary Aide for The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab and Nursing Center
  • Towne Nursing Staff
  • Fort Smith, AR FULL_TIME
  • Live Well Healthcare Solutions takes personal pride in serving our communities with our Dietary, Housekeeping, and Laundry services, and the standards of excellence we maintain are reflective of that....
  • 19 Days Ago

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PKMS Secretary 10 month
  • Poteau Public Schools
  • Poteau, OK FULL_TIME
  • POTEAU PUBLIC SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: Secretary, Pansy Kidd Middle School REPORTS TO: Principal NATURE AND SCOPE OF POSITION: The secretary shall manage the outer office by assisting g...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,752 per week
  • Assured Nursing
  • Mena, AR FULL_TIME
  • Assured Nursing is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Mena, Arkansas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Physical Therapy Assistant Discipline : Therapy Start Date...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Travel Physical Therapy Assistant - $1,632 per week
  • Assured Nursing
  • Mena, AR FULL_TIME
  • Assured Nursing is seeking a travel Physical Therapy Assistant for a travel job in Mena, Arkansas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : Physical Therapy Assistant Discipline : Therapy Start Date...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Construction Project Egineer
  • JLM Strategic Talent Partners
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • WHO IS JLM STRATEGIC TALENT PARTNERS & WHAT IS OUR ROLE We partner with National & International prime contractors to pr...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Incite Rehab
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • Description: Position Objective: To provide patient treatment under the supervision of their discipline specific clinici...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Technical Support Engineer
  • Bold Business
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • Remote / Work from Home Phoenix, Arizona, 72901 Looking for an exciting career in Telecom? We are Bold Business, a US-ba...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Paleontological Resources Field Lead
  • Canacre
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • Join the Canacre team in an exciting role working on leading edge infrastructure projects. We are technical experts in l...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Construction Document Control Specialist
  • JLM Strategic Talent Partners
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • WHO IS JLM STRATEGIC TALENT PARTNERS & WHAT IS OUR ROLE We partner with National & International prime contractors to pr...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)
  • ambercare
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • Daily Pay offered for select positions! Addus HomeCare is hiring immediately for Caregivers and Certified Nursing Aides ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Process Engineer
  • International Staffing Consultants, Inc.
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • Established, Stable, State-Of-The-Art, Fort Smith, Arkansas, Bulk Materials/Chemical Processing facility is seeking a Ma...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Licensed Optician - Fort Smith, AR - Lenscrafters
  • EssilorLuxottica
  • Fort Smith, AR
  • Requisition ID: 839935 Store #: 000718 LensCrafters Position:Part-Time Total Rewards: Benefits/Incentive Information At ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Fort Smith is the second-largest city in Arkansas and one of the two county seats of Sebastian County. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 86,209. With an estimated population of 88,037 in 2017, it is the principal city of the Fort Smith, Arkansas-Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area, a region of 298,592 residents that encompasses the Arkansas counties of Crawford, Franklin, and Sebastian, and the Oklahoma counties of Le Flore and Sequoyah. Fort Smith has a sister city relationship with Cisterna, Italy, site of the World War II Battle of Cisterna, fought by United States Army Rangers c...
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Income Estimation for Nursing Unit Secretary jobs
$32,150 to $40,524
Fort Smith, Arkansas area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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