Unit Coordinator

• Coordinate patient scheduling/flow with ancillary departments and consulting physicians
• Utilize Care Compass to view and follow up on unit orders/tasks for completion
• Complete daily unit logs for non-nursing tasks
• Verify completion of logs that must be done by nursing
• Assure that no supplies or solutions are expired throughout the unit
• Monitor the unit for cleanliness
• Collect and submit monthly audits as assigned
• Maintain current materials on bulletin boards
• Assure that unit devices are charged and clean
• Track unit equipment to prevent loss
• Verify that Care Value patient assignments are made prior to start of shift and maintained throughout the shift
• Inspect each room after each patient discharge and prior to new patient admission to assure all equipment is present and in working order
• Take minutes, type, and maintain file for Unit Staff meetings and Unit Council meetings
• Act as receptionist for the unit, providing excellent customer service
• Answer the telephone promptly and courteously
• Respond to call lights appropriately and relay messages to appropriate nursing personnel
• Relay all communication accurately and timely to the proper recipients
• Assist visitors as appropriate
• Demonstrate communication appropriate to various age groups and stakeholders
• Serve as resource for Electronic Health Record use
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information
• Perform admission, transfer and discharge functions to facilitate patient flow
• Submit accurate patient charges, as required
• Enter written or faxed physician orders, except medications, into the electronic system with accuracy
• Scan written Physician medication orders to Pharmacy
• Assemble and maintain patient’s Medical Record with appropriate chart forms
• Prepare consent forms accurately
• Maintain accuracy and completeness of information in patient record
• Monitor chart location in accordance with policy
• Request and retrieve old charts from Medical Records as per physician orders
• Order departmental supplies for daily operation of the unit
• Request specialty beds and equipment as indicated on physician orders
• Complete and forward maintenance requests
• Assure that equipment is returned to central processing in a timely manner and that equipment on the unit is clean
• Arrange for repair of broken equipment and track the equipment
• Attend inservices and or workshops for continuing education requirements according to hospital policy
• Participate in Unit meetings, Unit Coordinator meetings, and Continuous Quality Improvement activities
• Document professional competency through LEARN and annual competency process

High School Graduate General Studies

• Medical
• Prescription drug
• Dental
• Vision plans
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement plan benefit(s) including 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings