Unit Secretary / Nursing Assistant

Health Unit Coordinator

Redfield Community Memorial Hospital and Clinic is seeking a qualified individual to join our team!

Department: Nursing

Title: Health Unit Coordinator FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Accountable to: Director of Nursing

Job Summary:

Provides clerical services to the nursing unit. Serves as a liaison for the nurse and patient in interdepartmental communications. Functions in public relations role as receptionist. May assist in nursing care under the direction of the RN caring for that patient.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.

Infancy Pediatrics Adolescent Adulthood Geriatric

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Responsibilities, Expectations & Standards:

• Commitment to the daily application of CMH's mission, vision, and core values to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote CMH's values
• Maintain confidentiality
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations and standards associated with, but not limited to CMS, OSHA.

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrates proficient skills in multiple modules of the Client Server system
• Demonstrates ability to effectively manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Demonstrates use of photocopier, fax machine, paging system, telephone, laser printer, patient call system, electronic scanner, ambulance radio, patient security systems.

Work Environment:

Works inside. Works with and around others. Has verbal face to face contact with others. Exposure to blood and body fluids, airborne pathogens, hazardous waste and chemicals, communicable disease, moving objects, high places, slippery surfaces, minimal exposure to radiation, electric, and/or mechanical equipment.

Equipment Used to Perform Job:

Computers, K-packs, wheelchairs, blood pressure cuffs, Electronic Vital Sign Equipment, Suction Equipment, O2, Gomco, telephone, stethoscopes, telemetry, bed scales, lift devices, scales, thermometers, beds, ice bags, ice collar, patient call system, apnea monitor

Mental Requirements:

_X_ reading, simple _X_ spatial _X_ tending

____ reading, complex _X_ form ____ precision working

_X_ writing, simple _X_ clerical _X_ follow instructions

____ writing, complex _X_ compiling _X_ influence others

_X_ math skills, simple ____ coordinating _X_ time requirement

____ math skills, complex ____ analyzing _X_ memorization

_X_ tasks, simple ____ synthesizing _X_ problem solving

____ tasks, complex ____ supervising _X_ independent judgment

____ driving _X_ instructing _X_ decision making

Potential Job Stressors:

Work may be performed under pressure requiring close attention to detail. Environmental stimuli overload. Staffing and census fluctuations. Potential exposure to anger, fear, hostility, or violence of others.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Certification Requirements for Position:

þ BLS (Basic Life Support)

o ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course)
• TCAR (Trauma Care After Resuscitation
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)

Experience:

Previous hospital experience, nursing home experience, nurse aid class or nursing student experience desired, not required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Works directly under supervision of R.N. on duty. Performs assigned duties as delegated. Follows established nursing procedures. Seeks guidance when in doubt. Reports pertinent information to RN. Emotional stability and adaptability to meet demands of the situation is essential. Constant exposure to medical and personal information requires confidentiality. Responsible for own actions. May be required to float to other inpatient units as requested by management for staffing support.

Schedule:

Works varied shifts including weekend and holiday rotation. Works up to 12 hour shifts.