Unit Coordinator- Nursing H7B

The Unit Coordinator is responsible for performing secretarial and environmental activities using current technology under the direction and supervision of RN.

Assists with admission, greeting, registration, transfer, and discharge of patients.

Assist with transporting patients as directed for all discharges.

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Prepares and maintains the patients' medical records.

Perform monitoring of patient charts for required signatures, (general consents, advanced directives, and other related documents), and secures signatures as appropriate.

Operate communication systems including; but not limited to telephone, paging system, pneumatic tube and multi-function devices i.e. fax/printer/ copier/scanner.

Coordinate unit communications and the processes related to secretarial and environmental activities on the unit.

Maintain unit supply of computer down-time forms and implement the down time procedure for the staff. Clean, order and stock clerical, educational and clinical supplies.

Monitor and maintain unit as required by regulatory agencies and document appropriately.

Acts as a preceptor for orientation and training of other Unit Coordinator staff.

In emergency situations, initiates Code Blue/Medical Assist/ACT and providing all required information confirm with staff call was placed.

Responsible for the transport of non-controlled medications from Pharmacy to designated licensed healthcare practitioners at their discretion or from tube system to secured medication storage room.

Education:

High School graduate or equivalent.

Successful completion of an approved unit coordinator/clerk course or demonstration of equivalent competence.

Certifications:

Current CPR (BLS-Health Care Provider required).

Skills:

Computer skills required.

Ability to navigate most current technology systems.

Excellent customer service, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Experience:

Previous health care experience preferred.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet