Unit Coordinator - Hospice of Cincinnati

Hospice Unit Coordinator

Step into a meaningful role within our Hospice Care Team as a Unit Coordinator dedicated to supporting patients and families during some of life's most vulnerable moments. You'll serve as a trusted resource for nurses, physicians, caregivers, and loved ones, helping maintain comfort, dignity, and continuity of care.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who is compassionate and confident working independently in a field-based or home-care setting. A passion for supporting colleagues, providing calm reassurance, and upholding the highest standards of patient-centered care will make you an invaluable part of our hospice mission.

Location: Hospice of Cincinnati - 4360 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242

Work Schedule:

• Part Time (20 hours weekly)
• Day Shift (7am-3:30pm)

Incentives & Benefits:

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Job Overview:

This position works for Hospice of Cincinnati's Central Inpatient Unit in Blue Ash. Scheduled hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. This part-time day shift role supports daily operations and patient care coordination. Key responsibilities include managing patient flow, responding to calls and call lights, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring compassionate, efficient service. Candidates must be proficient with computer systems, possess basic keyboarding skills, and be able to perform computer-related tasks. Strong communication skills and flexibility are essential.

This position performs clerical duties, including accurate transcription of physician orders in facilities not yet live on TriHealth Connect. This position requires the interpersonal skills to communicate with respect and compassion to customers; communicates information through various telecommunication devices and assists in coordinating patient flow.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Degree or GED (Required)
• Capable of operating office and clerical equipment
• Computer skills

Job Responsibilities:

• Communicates appropriately and effectively with internal and external customers (i.e. staff, patients, families, other departments, etc.).
• Relays accurate and complete information.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Takes an active role in maintaining patient satisfaction (i.e. way-finding, quick response to call lights and phones, etc.).
• Demonstrates ability to appropriately respond to and prioritize work.
• Removes medications from the tube system and places in appropriate locked cabinet.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations (i.e. Code Blue, Rapid Response Team, fire, Special Alert).
• Demonstrates knowledge/use of emergency systems, policies and procedures.
• Performs computer down time procedures according to unit/TriHealth guidelines.
• Demonstrates/maintains knowledge of organizational and unit changes.
• Supports organizational and unit changes.
• Acknowledges need for self growth and accountability.
• Identifies areas for self improvement.
• Maintains proficient knowledge of computer applications specific to unit/job (i.e. maintaining census, accurate scanning of documents, accurate transcription of physician orders in facilities not yet live on TriHealth Connect).
• Is knowledgeable of the function/operation of equipment specific to the role on the unit.

Working Conditions:

• Bending - Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Consistently
• Continuous Learning - Frequently
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Lifting <10 Lbs. - Occasionally
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
• Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
• Pulling - Rarely
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Reaching - Rarely
• Reading - Consistently
• Sitting - Consistently
• Standing - Rarely
• Stooping - Occasionally
• Talking - Consistently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
• Use of Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Occasionally
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community.