Unit Coordinator - Crest View Nursing & Rehabilitation

General Information:

Job title: Unit Coordinator

Schedule: Part Time 2, 30 hrs/pay period, 9:00am-5:30pm

Weekend rotation: every other weekend

Holiday rotation: every other holiday

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the professional nurse, performs a variety of clerical duties associated with patient/residents care unit operations.

Position Responsibilities:

• Communicates with members of the health care team, patients/residents, and visitors using oral and written means and equipment such as the telephone and intercom.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Stamps, assembles, completes, and processes patients'/resident's charts as indicated.
• Keeps patient/residents records accurately identified.
• Maintains an accurate clinical record, recording information per policy.
• Prepares and maintains patient/resident charts.
• Checks charts daily for incomplete histories and operative summaries and brings same to the attention of the appropriate member of the health care team for correction.
• Checks charts and removes nonpermanent reports when permanent reports are obtained.
• Prepares special forms as needed.
• Sends emails on patient/residents admission, discharge, and transfer, etc.
• Assists with receiving, distributing, and sorting supplies brought to the unit. Prepares requisitions and reports for maintenance repairs.
• Maintains accurate time and work schedule.
• Completes requests for nonmedical services, as needed.
• Responsible for initiating order in computer for lab and X-rays.
• Maintains an orderly and businesslike environment at the nursing station in order to assist members of the health care team in the performance of their jobs despite high-stress factors.
• Answer telephones and direct calls/relay messages.
• Directs visitors as needed.
• Assists in admissions, transfers, room changes, and clerical duties, as needed.
• Maintains good attendance record.
• Follows Now Pass Zone Protocol.
• Other duties as delegated by DON/administrator.

Position Requirements:

Minimum Education:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Skills:

Excellent typing and personal computer skills.

Good oral and written communication.

Excellent organization skills.